Sealing Around The Dipstick

[MiniGibbo 142]

What's the best ways to seal the dipstick into the block guys..?

[TooMany2cvs 65]

What's the best ways to seal the dipstick into the block guys..?

D'you mean the dipstick into the tube, or the tube into the block?

 

If you mean the dipstick, then it shouldn't need much "sealing" - just the rubbery cap that bungs into the tube. If it's being blown out, then you've got too much crankcase pressure. Probably start with cleaning the crankcase breather (wherever it might be on the TU - in the rocker cover? CBA to go and lift the bonnet and look...) If that doesn't help, then the rings are probably knackered, and allowing too much blow-by.

 

If there's too much pressure, it's going to come out somewhere, no matter what you do. The dipstick's the best place.

Edited June 4, 2013 by TooMany2cvs

[MiniGibbo 142]

Sorry should have said... Tube into block.

[dcc 855]

in my opinion RTV looks a bit tacky, I will be using a small amount of well seal when decided on a final place for it

[MiniGibbo 142]

Huh..?

[MiniGibbo 142]

Anyone..? need to do this tomorrow

[dcc 855]

RTv is a silicon sealant. It will do the job. Personally it looks a bit messy. Have a look at some stag well seal if you can. less messy and a good strength too.

[MiniGibbo 142]

Ahh now I understand, oil doesn't affect it then..?