Dipstick tube install (long tube headers)

[Black Venom 99]

Hello everyone, I have a question about installing the factory dipstick tube.
I have Kooks 1-3/4” long tube headers, and upon resuming my build, I never installed the dipstick tube.
Engine is in, but now with the headers, it is quite difficult getting the tube installed. I’ve searched and read, and see it can be a slight issue (bending / removing parts).

Does anyone have an angle, or a helpful route to take in order to get the tube installed?

I have a full maximum motorsports tubular k-member and front end, thinking at that time during installation. I would have more room for the tube later on when it came time to install it, but still not quite enough.

Any help would be appreciated.

-Ronald

 

[01yellercobra]

Pick up a Lokar flexible dipstick. It'll make your life way easier.

 

[Black Venom 99]

Pick up a Lokar flexible dipstick. It'll make your life way easier.

Appreciate the help Sir, thank you! I also found MMR makes a flexible one too!

Thank you again!

-Ronald

 

[01yellercobra]

Appreciate the help Sir, thank you! I also found MMR makes a flexible one too!

Thank you again!

-Ronald

It's a rebadged Lokar. FWIW.

 

[Black Venom 99]

It's a rebadged Lokar. FWIW.

Pick up a Lokar flexible dipstick. It'll make your life way easier.

Appreciate the help Sir.
I received the dipstick, installed it through my long tubes nicely, inserted it into the block / pan (great fitment). But the mounting bracket is no where near the factory mounting hole that is off the drivers side head. Did you experience this?

-Ronald

 

[01yellercobra]

Appreciate the help Sir.
I received the dipstick, installed it through my long tubes nicely, inserted it into the block / pan (great fitment). But the mounting bracket is no where near the factory mounting hole that is off the drivers side head. Did you experience this?

-Ronald

My buddy and I used one of the valve cover bolts.

 

[Black Venom 99]

My buddy and I used one of the valve cover bolts.

Thank you! So safe to assume each of yours didn’t line up to the OEM mounting spot?
You bend the bracket for fitment purposes?

Thanks again Sir. Truly appreciate the help.
-Ronald.

 

[01yellercobra]

Thank you! So safe to assume each of yours didn’t line up to the OEM mounting spot?
You bend the bracket for fitment purposes?

Thanks again Sir. Truly appreciate the help.
-Ronald.

Correct. Tweak as needed to get the fit the way you like it.

No problem at all.

 

[Black Venom 99]

Correct. Tweak as needed to get the fit the way you like it.

No problem at all.

Appreciated Sir.
-Ronald.