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I have a 91 Caravan, 2.5 litre 4 cyl. I just broke off the ...
Sent to Car Experts May 23 02:25 PM

I have a 91 Caravan, 2.5 litre 4 cyl.
I just broke off the dipstick at the block.
Will oil be forced out the hole with pressure, or, can I
easily just plug the hole?

 

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1991 Dodge Caravan 2.5L(not turbo)

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Just happened. I am changing the oil and attempted to pull out the dipstick and the tube broke off at the block.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 23 3:24 PM (37 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: Yeah,
the tube broke off flush with the block.
I can't get the remaining tube out.
Don't really want to take the pan off.
I was thinking of just plugging the hole and
opening it back up when I need to check the oil level.
Doug
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May 23 3:37 PM (12 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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The tube does need to repaired correctly, a repair facility may be able to "extract" the remaining tube, similar to extracting a broken bolt. You may plug it for now, there will be no high pressure, but there will be splashing of oil and whatever material you choose to plug this hole will have to be resistant to constant hot oil against it. I would consider this a temporary method until you can decide on what to do. If the plug does come off while you are driving you may not realize until most of the oil seeps out, and could damage the motor. If the only method seems to be removing the oil pan, you may want to consider "tapping" the hole with a similar sized bolt, and thread it in, this may be more permanent as far as no oil escaping. Or you may want to grind the edges of the broken bottom of the tube and fit it in the hole.

-Rip




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