1995 Ford F150 oil dip stick

1995 FORD F-150
36,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NANA19496
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the tube that holds the oil dip stick broke off at the bottom where it goes into the engine, is there a way to fix this myself can i put some kind of cement around it to hold it in place
Aug 15, 2008 at 1:54 PM
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MERLIN2021
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I would either go to the junkyard and grab one there, or to the dealer, cementing steel engine parts that can vibrate, isnt the best idea! Pull the old piece out with pliers and start over.
Aug 15, 2008 at 2:27 PM
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