NEED HELP FAST!!! OIL DIPSTICK QUESTION. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

H & E · 08-23-2009, 12:59 PM

So I did a header install this morning on my 2SS/RS M6. Unfortunate for me, I didn't look to see where the oil dipstick tube went into the block before pulling it out. I can't figure it out. Please somebody help!!

FI4T0MCAT · 08-23-2009, 01:01 PM

It goes in near the bottom on the passenger side. Im sure you already knew that, and i am just horrible at explaining things, but if you get the car in the air, and get underneath it, you can feel it with your finger, not really see it so much.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-23-2009, 01:02 PM

You get it or still need help?

H & E · 08-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Can you give me a landmark?

H & E · 08-23-2009, 01:03 PM

I still need help!!!

FI4T0MCAT · 08-23-2009, 01:14 PM

ok shoot from the #6 spark plug under the exhaust manifold. You will need to be underneath the car. It will be almost directly under that. Its very subtle but you should be able to feel it. Also if you get a flashlight down there you can probably see it as well.

H & E · 08-23-2009, 01:20 PM

10-4... I'll see if I can find it. I think I was shooting a little too far forward.

Thanks.

CWI · 08-23-2009, 06:35 PM

I had the same problem when i installed my ARH headers. Didn't think to look for the hole before installing the headers. Once I got under the car and felt for the hole to know about where it was i got it the next try. I also used the clip where the tube bolts to the head as a guide to know when I was close on the alignment. Good luck.

PQ · 08-23-2009, 06:39 PM

Everything ok?

Ject · 08-23-2009, 06:40 PM

You need some photo's or did you get it ?

FI4T0MCAT · 08-23-2009, 06:43 PM

if you have photos please post them, I think this would be a good referance point for others in the same boat.

H & E · 08-23-2009, 07:02 PM

I finally got it. Sorry for the delayed response.... I just got back from the test drive.

Between the headers and the Loudmouth, this thing sounds like a stock car!

Thanks to everyone for the assistance.

Scott

H & E · 08-23-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

if you have photos please post them, I think this would be a good referance point for others in the same boat.

I can't see how anyone could possibly get a photo. It's actually back behind the starter heat shield. The #6 spark plug reference was dead on though.

FI4T0MCAT · 08-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Yeah thats why i said IF they have pictures post them, because i know i couldnt get one. Glad i could help you out man.

08-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	NEED HELP FAST!!! OIL DIPSTICK QUESTION. So I did a header install this morning on my 2SS/RS M6. Unfortunate for me, I didn't look to see where the oil dipstick tube went into the block before pulling it out. I can't figure it out. Please somebody help!! __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

08-23-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	It goes in near the bottom on the passenger side. Im sure you already knew that, and i am just horrible at explaining things, but if you get the car in the air, and get underneath it, you can feel it with your finger, not really see it so much. __________________

08-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#4
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	Can you give me a landmark? __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

08-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	I still need help!!! __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

08-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#7
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	10-4... I'll see if I can find it. I think I was shooting a little too far forward. Thanks. __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

08-23-2009, 01:02 PM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	You get it or still need help?

08-23-2009, 01:14 PM	#6
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	ok shoot from the #6 spark plug under the exhaust manifold. You will need to be underneath the car. It will be almost directly under that. Its very subtle but you should be able to feel it. Also if you get a flashlight down there you can probably see it as well. __________________

08-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#8
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	I had the same problem when i installed my ARH headers. Didn't think to look for the hole before installing the headers. Once I got under the car and felt for the hole to know about where it was i got it the next try. I also used the clip where the tube bolts to the head as a guide to know when I was close on the alignment. Good luck. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

08-23-2009, 06:39 PM	#9
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Everything ok? __________________

08-23-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	You need some photo's or did you get it ? __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

08-23-2009, 06:43 PM	#11
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	if you have photos please post them, I think this would be a good referance point for others in the same boat. __________________

08-23-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	I finally got it. Sorry for the delayed response.... I just got back from the test drive. Between the headers and the Loudmouth, this thing sounds like a stock car! Thanks to everyone for the assistance. Scott __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

08-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#14
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	Yeah thats why i said IF they have pictures post them, because i know i couldnt get one. Glad i could help you out man. __________________

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