97 m3 dipstick housing mounting

[jrkoupe]

I noticed on my new purchase..97 m3....the dipstick housing is not bolted in by top mount/bracket area.

is the housing secured down low simply by a "push in" fit?

thnx~

[Steage]

My '99 dipstick was bolted onto a bracket hanging off the bottom of the intake manifold, below the throttle.

[Braymond141]

I noticed on my new purchase..97 m3....the dipstick housing is not bolted in by top mount/bracket area.

is the housing secured down low simply by a "push in" fit?

thnx~

Assuming you have an M50 manifold swap. There is no provision. I have a bracket that I designed to fix this but haven’t made it.

If you have an S52 manifold then just bolt the tube into place. The provision is there.

[jrkoupe]

hey guys....


I wasnt clear. I know it can be bolted in up top ....my bolt is missing. I have 0e 97 intake mani

I wanted to know how it is fitted to the pan down low ?....is it just a press in fit?

[lavatoad]

It is press fit with an o-ring on my 95.

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[NeilM]

Yes, the dipstick tube is just a push-in at the bottom. May need a sharp tap with a mallet to persuade.

Neil

[Braymond141]

The correct oring requires the tube to be smacked into place. This is not a “may require” thing, it is required. If you try to just slide it in till it hand bottoms out, you will not have the correct depth or sealing.

[RRSperry]

You also need to be a little careful to make sure the O-ring goes in the hole and not ride up the tube. First time I tried it it leaked because the o-ring got pinched. I hate doing jobs twice...

[Braymond141]

The oring goes on the tube first, then insert it into the hole. Do not install the oring into the oil pan first.

[jrkoupe]

thnx men....big thnx!


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