Flexible Dipstick Tube Recommendation

[jtight7]

I had a recent issue with the Dipstick Tube on my 2001 Malibu Sunscape 23LSV and I am going to replace the tube. I found removing the tube was a bit difficult and had to bend the tube quite a bit to get it out between the exhaust manifold and block. I think that it is going to be tough to get a new replacement tube in without bending or removing the exhaust manifold. So I have seen some steel braided dip stick tubes that are flexible and thought that I would give that a try but wanted to see if anyone had any experience with something similar or had any recommendations on a dipstick tube to use?

 

[2014Skier]

Try Googling Lokar, they make nice stainless braided dipsticks with billet aluminum ends. 

[shadetreefab]

summit racing or jegs

[Nitrousbird]

Make sure it seals tightly.  Those flexible, non-OEM units are hit and miss on not leaking.  Also need to make sure it is measuring the oil level correctly.

[jtight7]

On 5/16/2016 at 0:03 AM, 2014Skier said:

Try Googling Lokar, they make nice stainless braided dipsticks with billet aluminum ends. 

Thank you for the suggestion. This is exactly what I was looking for. I just need to figure out the right size and length

 

http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/eng-dipsticks/eng-dipstick-pages/eng-dipsticks.html