Oil pan dipstick provision

wraitherx · July 12th, 2008, 11:59 PM

so my i just helped my friend put in his 7 qt moroso oil pan into his 03 gt but the one thing that he didnt realize when he purchased it is that it didnt have a provision for the dipstick. Now my question is can he use a longer dipstick or should he get one welded into it so that he can get good readings. Right now he is using his stock dipstick but it only touches the bottom of the stick. If we can use a longer one anyone know of a place where we can order it. Thanks.

FoxHoss · July 13th, 2008, 03:25 AM

my 02 takes 6 an a half quarts stock... i think you just need to add more oil. not a longer dipstick

andres0286 · July 13th, 2008, 08:29 AM

I just noticed that I dont have a dipstick, I looked and the hole is sealed.

FoxHoss · July 13th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by andres0286

I just noticed that I dont have a dipstick, I looked and the hole is sealed.

prodrifterx · July 13th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by andres0286

I just noticed that I dont have a dipstick, I looked and the hole is sealed.

i sure hope it aint.....

and for the 7qt pan it means more fluid--idk if that means the stock was a 5qt and then take into account oil galleys or passages...thus giving the 6qt standard...or what...but there better be a hole in that deep pan....keep filling the pan....its a 7qt pan bc its meant to hold more oil...not keep it lower and still use same amount. keep with the stock dipstick.

andres0286 · July 14th, 2008, 12:42 AM

It has a little piece of pipe but it is sealed. Im going to have to buy a new dipstick. Will it go in easy whith my shorty headers?

wraitherx · July 14th, 2008, 09:33 PM

that is exactly what is on my buddies oil tank. we have filled it up with about 8 to 8 1/2 quarts and still not getting onto the dipstick. We already took into consideration the oil passages and oil filter and everything. He just wants to be able to accurately see how much he has and to see what it looks like.

Garhfer · July 14th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by andres0286

It has a little piece of pipe but it is sealed. Im going to have to buy a new dipstick. Will it go in easy whith my shorty headers?

You bought a car without even checking the oil??

Blackblurr_00GT · July 14th, 2008, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by andres0286

I just noticed that I dont have a dipstick, I looked and the hole is sealed.

hey take a pic let us see this????????

MustangMatt96GT · July 14th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Garhfer

You bought a car without even checking the oil??

No, he rebuilt the motor "twice" without checking the oil....

HAHAHA

andres0286 · July 15th, 2008, 12:21 AM

I havent rebuild my motor, it looks like my mechanic cut the old dipstick when working and forgot to put the new one on. It has new oil in it dont worry

andres0286 · July 15th, 2008, 08:07 AM

Will it be a pain in the ass to get a new oil dipstick tube installed with the headers in the way?

MustangMatt96GT · July 15th, 2008, 10:56 AM

yep. I broke one coining it. Get a lokar dipstick tube.

andres0286 · July 16th, 2008, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

yep. I broke one coining it. Get a lokar dipstick tube.

Whats that and where do I get it?

quiksilver225 · July 16th, 2008, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by andres0286

Whats that and where do I get it?

u can get a lokar flexible dipstick and tube from either summit or jegs, im not sure which one anymore, maybe both. ur definatley gonna want the flexible one for ease of instalation. if u go with a factory replacment ull more than likely end up bending the tube trying to fish it down to the bung in the block. the flexibility of the lokar part helps a ton with that. it is an enormous pain in the behind however to get the old tube out of the bung as well as the new tube in. get the car up to operating temperature for both removal and installation. a good trick is to use a pair of vice grips and attach them as near the block as u can on the dipstick tube. then tap on the attached vice grips with a hammer and it will slowely tap the tube out of the block. this is a pretty tedious process, try to be patient. also be carefule not to overtighten the vice grips and crimp the old dipstick tube, but at the same time they must be tight enough to maintain a grip on the dipstick tube. sure its getting tossed in the trash afterwards, but a crimped tube is harder to attach the vice grips onto. when putting the new one in also have the car at opperating temp, but before hand put the new dipstick tube into a freezer for a few hours. the metal of the tube contracts a very small amount, but combined with the tiny expansion that occurs in the block's bung at opperating temp u'd be surprised how much of a difference it can actually make. fish the new tube down there and use the vice grips again on the new tube and tap it into place. put a little cold oil on the tip of the new tube to assist it in sliding into place. again, be careful not to overtighten ur vice grips and cash ur new dipstick tube! make sure it is fully seated and its a wrap.

andres0286 · July 17th, 2008, 12:17 AM

Great thanks man

July 12th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#1
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	Oil pan dipstick provision so my i just helped my friend put in his 7 qt moroso oil pan into his 03 gt but the one thing that he didnt realize when he purchased it is that it didnt have a provision for the dipstick. Now my question is can he use a longer dipstick or should he get one welded into it so that he can get good readings. Right now he is using his stock dipstick but it only touches the bottom of the stick. If we can use a longer one anyone know of a place where we can order it. Thanks.

July 13th, 2008, 03:25 AM	#2
FoxHoss Enthusiast 02' GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, CT Posts: 902 iTrader: 0 reviews	my 02 takes 6 an a half quarts stock... i think you just need to add more oil. not a longer dipstick __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences 02' GT ~ Twin Screwed 469hp/493tq

July 13th, 2008, 08:29 AM	#3
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,027 iTrader: 1 reviews	I just noticed that I dont have a dipstick, I looked and the hole is sealed. __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

July 14th, 2008, 12:42 AM	#6
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,027 iTrader: 1 reviews	It has a little piece of pipe but it is sealed. Im going to have to buy a new dipstick. Will it go in easy whith my shorty headers? __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

July 15th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#11
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,027 iTrader: 1 reviews	I havent rebuild my motor, it looks like my mechanic cut the old dipstick when working and forgot to put the new one on. It has new oil in it dont worry __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

July 14th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#7
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	that is exactly what is on my buddies oil tank. we have filled it up with about 8 to 8 1/2 quarts and still not getting onto the dipstick. We already took into consideration the oil passages and oil filter and everything. He just wants to be able to accurately see how much he has and to see what it looks like.

July 15th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#12
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,027 iTrader: 1 reviews	Will it be a pain in the ass to get a new oil dipstick tube installed with the headers in the way? __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

July 15th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#13
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	yep. I broke one coining it. Get a lokar dipstick tube. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

July 17th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#16
andres0286 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,027 iTrader: 1 reviews	Great thanks man __________________ 2002 GT SOLD 2003 Mustang GT Cobra Clone SOLD Procharged @ 8psi 458 rwhp Mods in Garage

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