oil dipstick tube damaged

[lcarpen_2000]

I mangled it a bit taking ti out on an engine rebuild. I didn't realize how bad it was till I tried to reinstall it. Any idea if there is an aftermarket replacement for it? it is a 97 cobra.

 

[SpittingCobra]

There aren't any that I could find. I wanted a flexible one but the only brand known,"Lokar" doesn't make one. I got the factory one again.

 

[Cookieman00x]

Just a quick search...

http://www.capa.com.au/shm_oil.htm

Im sure you can get them from places like 5.0 resto, mustangs unlimited.... ect..

regular

6754-2 Oil Dipstick Tube, 96-98 Cobra US$ 14.65

chrome

6754-5 Chrome Dipstick Tube, 96-98 Cobra US$ 29.35

 

[grabsand]

I just bought the lokar flexible one last year from summit...49 bucks

 

[ironman_jk]

Dipstick

I ran into the same problem. I broke my dipstick tube putting it back in after installing BBK longtube headers. Don't buy the Lokar one from Summit. It is for the 2V motor only, not 4V. I found this out the hard way. I am still looking for one and will let you know what I find. Lokar told me they can custom make one but I haven't got a price yet.

 

[grabsand]

i beg to differ It was for 4 v cobra and thats what I have..Unless they did not sell enough to keep making em

 

[ironman_jk]

That could be possible. I had to replace the dipstick tube when I installed Long tube headers on my 97 Cobra. I bought the Lokar part from summit (ED-5014) and have had problems ever since. Upon inspecting it along side the stock unit I noticed the oil full and add levels were different between the two. I called Lokar and they confirmed they don't sell a dipstick tube for my 4V motor. Maybe the guy I talked to didn't know what he was talking about.

 

[grabsand]

huh, I have no clue than messed mine up to doing longtubes, got this and walla, it fits liek a glove, right into the dipstick hole, and fit snug, sealed good.. No leaks. what problems were u having.

 

[ironman_jk]

My engine oil quantity was off. With the original dipstick equipment, every time I changed the oil and filter I needed to fill it up with 6.5 qts of oil. With the Lokar part, it was telling me a different amount. Too little oil, I believe. It fits like a glove like you said though. Does your Lokar dipstick tell you to put in the same amount of oil as the stock dipstick?

 

[grabsand]

Your supposed to measure and modify the length of the stick to the stock one, as I did and was told by the guy at summitt. Once I did that it measures good. although i fill it up with at least 6.5 qts and call it a day..

 

[CobraMarkVIII]

With a custom set up like mine, and limited space i need a better dipstick than the one i made. Subscribing.

 

[NXGHOST]

I also have the Lokar 4V dipstick in my Cobra.

 

[CobraMarkVIII]

I also have the Lokar 4V dipstick in my Cobra.

Where did you buy it from? Do you have a website. Im gona need one asap once i finish a small electrical problem. Oil level on these motors is crucial, especially for hard driving.