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Jeremy_5 · 08-01-2005, 07:52 PM

I just noticed that the previous owner had relocated the oil dipstick for clearance reasons, the original opening in the pan was just left open. I plugged it with a little silicone plug. Is that ok? Or is it fine just to leave it open as it was?

neonlarry · 08-01-2005, 08:18 PM

I guess it depends on how much dirt you want in your oil pan. Its a small hole but I would plug it.

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2005, 09:05 PM

As long as your plug stays there, it'll be OK. The PO may have placed a plug in there and exsesive cranc case pressure could have popped it out. But most likley, he was just lazy.

08-01-2005, 07:52 PM	#1
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	open oil dipstick hole I just noticed that the previous owner had relocated the oil dipstick for clearance reasons, the original opening in the pan was just left open. I plugged it with a little silicone plug. Is that ok? Or is it fine just to leave it open as it was? __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20 Last edited by Jeremy_5; 08-01-2005 at 07:52 PM.

08-01-2005, 08:18 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I guess it depends on how much dirt you want in your oil pan. Its a small hole but I would plug it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-01-2005, 09:05 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	As long as your plug stays there, it'll be OK. The PO may have placed a plug in there and exsesive cranc case pressure could have popped it out. But most likley, he was just lazy.



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