Why Cant I Get Dipstick to Go Back in

1. 09-03-201610:12 AM #1

   

   Established Member Two Rings

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   dipstick won't go back in

   Had some work done at a shop recently, and I removed the dipstick to check the oil and some of the plastic was frayed but nothing was broken off. I couldn't get it to go back in, and had them order me a new Oem dipstick which I can't get to go in either. Any idea what the problem would be?

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2. 09-03-201610:17 AM #2

   

   Veteran Member Four Rings

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   You're saying the actual dipstick, the metal part that dips into the oil in the crankcase will not go into the crankcase?

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3. 09-03-201610:22 AM #3

   

   Established Member Two Rings

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   The whole stick. it only will go into the metal tube until the curvature. ( about 1/3 of the way in)

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4. 09-03-201610:37 AM #4

   

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   3.0?

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5. 09-03-201610:49 AM #5

   

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6. 09-03-201610:57 AM #6

   

   Veteran Member Four Rings

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   I have a 1.8 and the oil dipstick just drops right in no curvature. Obviously it sounds like you have an obstruction. I don't know how the oil pan lines up with the dipstick on the 3 liter. But suppose you could try to remove the dipstick tube orifice that the dipstick goes into and try to fish it through. On the 1.8 removing the metal dipstick orifice would mean completely tearing down the motor and then pressing or hammering out the tube. On my Mitsubishi Galant it's just a matter of twisting it out

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7. 09-03-201611:25 AM #7

   

   Senior Member Three Rings

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   I think some obstructure is your problem, unless your dip stick got bent? Look for any saddle twists or bends in it - I know those things can be stubborn goin in..

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Why Cant I Get Dipstick to Go Back in

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