Is there a trick to installing the F'ng Dipstick?!

2018ZL1 · 12-24-2018, 01:17 PM

Just as the title states! I was able to install the 2 inch ARH headers no problem on jack stands!

is there a trick to putting the dipstick back in?!?!?

I F'd with this thing longer that it took me to put the headers on! Is there a pic out there that shows where this thing goes into the oil pan? I cannot see anything from above or below...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Puddin · 12-24-2018, 01:36 PM

It helps if the header is still loose from the car and I believe it slides in behind the second primary from the front. I had to have my little brother hold a flashlight from underneath so I could see the hole on the bottom.

L78toLT1 · 12-24-2018, 01:37 PM

When taking mine out yesterday, I took pains to figure out how to get it in & out as it was far and away the hardest part of the install when I did my headers. If you start it out, between the first two pipes and rotate it clockwise, it will s ake right I to place. I did it a few times to get it down before pulling the heads.

oldman · 12-24-2018, 01:43 PM

yep, it has to go in straight so you gotta bend the rest of the tube to get this to happen, now that mine is bent correctly it is only a few seconds to wiggle in and put the holding bolt on. So start the bending.....

18ss376 · 12-24-2018, 01:48 PM

You didn't have to take off the big aluminum flat pan!?
Did you do the install from top or bottom?

2018ZL1 · 12-24-2018, 02:00 PM

Thanks for the input guys!! I was at my wits end with this thing yesterday! I think walking away and taking a break is gonna help as well... I do need to loosen the header but thst pretty easy! I will let you know how it works out!

2018ZL1 · 12-24-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 18ss376

You didn't have to take off the big aluminum flat pan!?
Did you do the install from top or bottom?

I did take off the large pan under the car... The drivers side one came right up thru the bottom once i removed the steering shaft! Easy!!! The passenger side was a tad more of a challenge... I actually removed the passenger valve cover and it went in pretty easy after that!

2018ZL1 · 12-24-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

yep, it has to go in straight so you gotta bend the rest of the tube to get this to happen, now that mine is bent correctly it is only a few seconds to wiggle in and put the holding bolt on. So start the bending.....

mine is pretty much bent up like a pigs tail when I removed it! I just need to be able to see the damn hole and I should be good... I have an extension with a small mirror on the end that might help me trying to find it from underneath. what a ridiculous design!

6spdhyperblue · 12-24-2018, 02:26 PM

It’s not too bad if the headers loose.

I remember dropping the tube close by the hole and then went under and got it on the hole from the bottom. Then went back on top and pushed it the rest of the way in.

2018ZL1 · 12-24-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicul15

It’s not too bad if the headers loose.

I remember dropping the tube close by the hole and then went under and got it on the hole from the bottom. Then went back on top and pushed it the rest of the way in.

Cool, Thanks! I will most def take them loose and try it again.

6spdhyperblue · 12-26-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 2018ZL1

Cool, Thanks! I will most def take them loose and try it again.

U get it?

2018ZL1 · 12-26-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicul15

U get it?

With lots of folks at the house for christmas I took a break from it! I am planning on seeing if I can make it happen today at some point!

L78toLT1 · 12-26-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2018ZL1

Cool, Thanks! I will most def take them loose and try it again.

It can be done without bending the tube or loosening anything. I got so pissed when i did my headers that i had to walk away a few times. Fast fwd a year & I'm tearing my car apart again. Remembering what a pita the dipstick was, i unbolted it first and practiced removing and installing it before unbolting the headers. When you work out the technique for removing the tube, then do everything in reverse, it is really easy to install the tube. The trick for me will be remembering the process a month from now when I'm putting everything back together...

EGOKLR · 12-26-2018, 11:52 AM

As everyone else said, with the header loose it (should) slip in place. No pun intended, but its nice to see someone else having the same stupid problems I always seem to have lol. Never fails its always the little things that are the most PITA.

12-24-2018, 01:17 PM	#1
2018ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 NFG Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Woodbine Md Posts: 653 View My Garage	Is there a trick to installing the F'ng Dipstick?! Just as the title states! I was able to install the 2 inch ARH headers no problem on jack stands! is there a trick to putting the dipstick back in?!?!? I F'd with this thing longer that it took me to put the headers on! Is there a pic out there that shows where this thing goes into the oil pan? I cannot see anything from above or below... Any help would be greatly appreciated!

12-24-2018, 01:37 PM	#3
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	When taking mine out yesterday, I took pains to figure out how to get it in & out as it was far and away the hardest part of the install when I did my headers. If you start it out, between the first two pipes and rotate it clockwise, it will s ake right I to place. I did it a few times to get it down before pulling the heads. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

12-24-2018, 01:43 PM	#4
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,316	yep, it has to go in straight so you gotta bend the rest of the tube to get this to happen, now that mine is bent correctly it is only a few seconds to wiggle in and put the holding bolt on. So start the bending..... __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

12-24-2018, 02:26 PM	#9
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,675	It’s not too bad if the headers loose. I remember dropping the tube close by the hole and then went under and got it on the hole from the bottom. Then went back on top and pushed it the rest of the way in. __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

12-24-2018, 01:36 PM	#2
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,011	It helps if the header is still loose from the car and I believe it slides in behind the second primary from the front. I had to have my little brother hold a flashlight from underneath so I could see the hole on the bottom.

12-24-2018, 01:48 PM	#5
18ss376 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 520	You didn't have to take off the big aluminum flat pan!? Did you do the install from top or bottom?

12-24-2018, 02:00 PM	#6
2018ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 NFG Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Woodbine Md Posts: 653 View My Garage	Thanks for the input guys!! I was at my wits end with this thing yesterday! I think walking away and taking a break is gonna help as well... I do need to loosen the header but thst pretty easy! I will let you know how it works out!

12-26-2018, 11:52 AM	#14
EGOKLR Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	As everyone else said, with the header loose it (should) slip in place. No pun intended, but its nice to see someone else having the same stupid problems I always seem to have lol. Never fails its always the little things that are the most PITA.

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