Dipstick Tube Seal - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hammer · 10-01-2008

Anybody got a couple of dipstick tube seals they want to part with?
Shoot me a price shipped to zip code 83686 if so.
Thanks.
John

-=Jeff=- · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Anybody got a couple of dipstick tube seals they want to part with?
Shoot me a price shipped to zip code 83686 if so.
Thanks.
John

What is special about this seal?

I assume when you do headers it HAS to be replaced or can it be reused?

4DSZR1 · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

What is special about this seal?

I assume when you do headers it HAS to be replaced or can it be reused?

I have the same question.... Aren't they juts an O-ring?

A26B · 10-01-2008

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Originally Posted by 4DSZR1

I have the same question.... Aren't they juts an O-ring?

Nope... Can be reused, but they're getting old, splitting, tearing up when re-inserted, etc.

John, sorry I have no news to report yet on getting them made. Been tied up on other matters.

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GOLDCYLON · 10-01-2008

Crap Jerry not good news I thought you would be all over this

. Break.. Hammer did not Jim V say he had a bagful of them somewhere in an earlier post? GC

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/...ead.php?t=6655

see post # 17

zr1don · 10-01-2008

I just installed a set of SW headers on my Z, when I removed the dipstick tube I could not find the seal. I used an oil resistant "O" ring & it seams to be working fine (no leaks).

tomtom72 · 10-05-2008

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Originally Posted by zr1don

I just installed a set of SW headers on my Z, when I removed the dipstick tube I could not find the seal. I used an oil resistant "O" ring & it seams to be working fine (no leaks).

just curious, where did you get it and do you have a P/N???

TIA

Tom

A26B · 10-05-2008

The dipstick seals can be accidentally pushed into the crankcase during dipstick install if it comes off the dipstick when it's removed, especially if the mechanic doesn't know it's there. I've had a couple of calls saying "mine didn't have one" or it "disappeared cuz I can't find it." O-rings would be easier to lose that way, but beats the heck out of nothing. If the bottom of the dipstick was "flared" maybe the o-ring would stay on better when removed again.

One note: I don't think the seal ending up in the pan is the end of the world.... probably won't hurt anything since it's below the windage tray & the pickup screen will stop it from getting into the pump.

zr1don · 10-06-2008

tomtom72,

The o-ring I used was from an assortment I bought, they are oil/fuel resistant and I chose one that fit tightly on the dipstick tube & does not slip over the flange that stops the dipstick from being pushed deeper into the oil pan.

A26B · 10-17-2008

Finally finished the drawing for the dipstick seal and have sent it out for quotation. I'm not very optimistic that I can justify the cost of the injection mold for a small run, but always hopeful.
Jerry

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10-01-2008	#6
zr1don Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 92	Re: Dipstick Tube Seal I just installed a set of SW headers on my Z, when I removed the dipstick tube I could not find the seal. I used an oil resistant "O" ring & it seams to be working fine (no leaks).

10-05-2008	#8
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,376	Re: Dipstick Tube Seal The dipstick seals can be accidentally pushed into the crankcase during dipstick install if it comes off the dipstick when it's removed, especially if the mechanic doesn't know it's there. I've had a couple of calls saying "mine didn't have one" or it "disappeared cuz I can't find it." O-rings would be easier to lose that way, but beats the heck out of nothing. If the bottom of the dipstick was "flared" maybe the o-ring would stay on better when removed again. One note: I don't think the seal ending up in the pan is the end of the world.... probably won't hurt anything since it's below the windage tray & the pickup screen will stop it from getting into the pump. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

10-06-2008	#9
zr1don Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 92	Re: Dipstick Tube Seal tomtom72, The o-ring I used was from an assortment I bought, they are oil/fuel resistant and I chose one that fit tightly on the dipstick tube & does not slip over the flange that stops the dipstick from being pushed deeper into the oil pan.

10-17-2008	#10
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,376	Re: Dipstick Tube Seal Finally finished the drawing for the dipstick seal and have sent it out for quotation. I'm not very optimistic that I can justify the cost of the injection mold for a small run, but always hopeful. Jerry __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.