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Old 09-30-2017, 12:01 AM   #1
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Cable dipstick anyone?

So I really don’t like the twisted thing my car has for a dipstick. Has anyone used something else? Like a cable one maybe? Thanks!
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Old 09-30-2017, 12:23 AM   #2
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I would like a normal flat one, but a cable one would be better than the twisted one.
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Old 09-30-2017, 03:42 AM   #3
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I dont use mine to mind the twisty.
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Old 09-30-2017, 03:45 AM   #4
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https://m.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS2-LQ4-L...%257Ciid%253A3
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Old 09-30-2017, 12:36 PM   #5
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Thats the one i have. Wear a glove to check oil if its been running. The metal handle gets hot!!!
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Old 09-30-2017, 01:06 PM   #6
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Thats the one i have. Wear a glove to check oil if its been running. The metal handle gets hot!!!
How easy is it to read compared to the eom stick
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Old 09-30-2017, 02:09 PM   #7
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I have no trouble with it.
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Old 09-30-2017, 07:34 PM   #8
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Does anyone know if there is a GM part number for a OEM cable dipstick?
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Old 09-30-2017, 08:22 PM   #9
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The OEM dipstick came with your car, there is no cable one from GM since it's excess cost for zero reason. Get the Lokar if you want a cable one.
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Old 09-30-2017, 09:31 PM   #10
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Well THAT is why I am asking, because I have found online resellers who have more than one listing, for ls3 engines, AND OEM GM part numbers.
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Old 09-30-2017, 09:53 PM   #11
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I have a GM factory replacement (tube and dispstick) -- I purchased it from ebay for my LSA forged rebuild.

This is the dipstick only part number (price is about $20-$25):

12669528

Its a factory replacement for the twisted version -- works like a champ!







Images are from the SS forum but, I bought the tube and dipstick

GM has 'phased out' the twisted version, this is the replacement...

If you order the 'old' part number, you'll get this one instead I'd wager...

this is mine:



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Old 09-30-2017, 11:31 PM   #12
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Right on!!!! Thank you, Thank you! That’s the information I was looking for!
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Old 09-30-2017, 11:42 PM   #13
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Anytime! I went through the same thing you did. Mine just about broke off and I figured it was time to replace it....

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Old 10-01-2017, 03:28 AM   #14
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Good info
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