[DeTomaso] Dip Stick Tube Leak Solutions??

Scott Couchman scottcouchman at yahoo.com
Sat Jan 5 18:41:35 EST 2008


Dick, I like your 'expand the tube' idea. I'll have to think about how to do it, but that would be worthwhile investigating. Thanks, Scott

Dickruzzindesign at aol.com wrote: Why don't you take a round rod or other tool that is slightly smaller in diameter than the tube end that goes into the block and turn it in the tube so that the end is caused to get slightly larger. Before you do that check the position of the attachment bracket on the cover. It should not cause the tube to pull out, align (bend) it so that it is neutral. 
 
 Clean the hole well, removing all oil with some sort of thinner and put some good silicone gasket maker or sealer that is not bothered by oil or gasoline on the end of the tube.
 Then tap it into the hole and bolt it down.
 
 I suspect it is coming out because the bracket is under tension, pulling on it.
 
 All the best,
 Dick Ruzzin
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