Dipstick Header clearance issue.

[Fabian_sn95]

So I installed a pair of ARH LT's on my 04 Cobra, now my issue is the damn dipstick can not fit back on :/. My question is, am I missing something or do I have ti bend it immensely to fit it, or is there a relocation kit of some sort for this issue. Thanks alot

 

[01yellercobra]

I know with my Bassanis I wasn't able to get the dip stick out with the headers in place. I think I had it in place but loose when I installed them. I remember I tried to pull it out to replace the o-ring and couldn't get it out. I ended up cutting it and going with a Lokar.

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[DSG2003Mach1]

Probably needed to put it back before finishing the header install

 

[Fabian_sn95]

I know with my Bassanis I wasn't able to get the dip stick out with the headers in place. I think I had it in place but loose when I installed them. I remember I tried to pull it out to replace the o-ring and couldn't get it out. I ended up cutting it and going with a Lokar.

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Well tomorrow going to give it another go, so lets see what happens

 

[Fabian_sn95]

Probably needed to put it back before finishing the header install

Lol possibly

 

[R3dfireCobra]

Replaced mine with a braided stainless one that is flexible. I ended up breaking my factory one when putting my ARH's in. Much easier install with the braided one too.

 

[whitedevil95]

I have ARH 1 3/4 headers. My dipstick went in easy. I put it in from the top. in between the two middle primaries. Wiggle it around and its in no problem.

 

[whitedevil95]

heres mine in. Didn't have to bend it at all.


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[DSG2003Mach1]

were you able to install it with the headers in place? Im pretty sure both SLP and Kooks it had to be put in mid install

 

[whitedevil95]

were you able to install it with the headers in place? Im pretty sure both SLP and Kooks it had to be put in mid install

Well i instaleld over the summer. But I am pretty sure that I bolted up the headers and then wiggled it down.

 

[R3dfireCobra]

Mine was done at the very end. So that may be the trick, install midway thru install.

 

[Fabian_sn95]

Replaced mine with a braided stainless one that is flexible. I ended up breaking my factory one when putting my ARH's in. Much easier install with the braided one too.

I might go that route because it's still not going on anyway.

 

[Fabian_sn95]

I have ARH 1 3/4 headers. My dipstick went in easy. I put it in from the top. in between the two middle primaries. Wiggle it around and its in no problem.

I have 1 7/8's that might be an issue but not sure yet. Might just got braided tbh

 

[Fabian_sn95]

were you able to install it with the headers in place? Im pretty sure both SLP and Kooks it had to be put in mid install

They are installed but it wont go on.

 

[MalcolmV8]

I use the Lokar stainless braided one too. It's not worth fighting the factory one and depending on your headers you may have no choice.

Just make sure you compare the Lokar cable to your stocker before installing. It ships with the center cable a little long which would stick down low and tell you you're full of oil when you're low. You need to line up next to the stock unit and see how far out the bottom of the tube it sticks and then adjust. You undo an allen bolt up top and move the cable back and forth (often have to cut it a tad shorter with a dremel) then lock in place at correct height.

 

[Fabian_sn95]

I use the Lokar stainless braided one too. It's not worth fighting the factory one and depending on your headers you may have no choice.

Just make sure you compare the Lokar cable to your stocker before installing. It ships with the center cable a little long which would stick down low and tell you you're full of oil when you're low. You need to line up next to the stock unit and see how far out the bottom of the tube it sticks and then adjust. You undo an allen bolt up top and move the cable back and forth (often have to cut it a tad shorter with a dremel) then lock in place at correct height.

Thanks alot for the needed info, I just bought the lokar from summit racing, should be here friday.

 

[hotcobra03]

Is there a delete for this..

Bbk headers..ours just hangs out,
I never use it