{"product_id":"7-3-dipstick-adapter-repair-kit-110448-1994-5-to-2003-ford-7-3-powerstroke","title":"7.3 Dipstick Adapter Repair Kit 110448 | 1994.5 to 2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.3 Dipstick Part # 110448\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leak at the dipstick flange is one of the most common oil leaks on the 7.3 Powerstroke. The factory O ring inside the adapter swells from oil exposure, deforms the inner piece, and loosens the outer nut. Tightening the nut only makes it worse, and the factory fix means dropping the oil pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7.3 Dipstick kit fixes it from outside the pan. It reuses your factory internal adapter and moves the seal to the outside, so nothing gets left loose in the pan and no welding is required. Install takes about two hours with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent external repair for the 7.3 Powerstroke dipstick adapter leak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo oil pan removal, no welding, nothing abandoned inside the pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest trucks have run over 200,000 miles after the repair with no leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent # 11,267,084\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and made in the USA by a family run business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDipstick tube O ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou Will Also Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermatex Ultra Black silicone sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake clean or parts cleaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA holding tool to keep the adapter from falling into the oil pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1994.5 to 2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit works with factory Ford or Dorman internal dipstick flanges only. If the internal part was ever replaced with another brand, the kit may not fit. If the dipstick nut was overtightened and the threads are pulled, a small leak may remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;max-width:560px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R7V1d7Lgbok?si=ld-6hzv7x3LUgRaQ\" title=\"7.3 Dipstick Adapter Repair Kit installation video\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the negative cable on both batteries, since the starter has to come out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the engine oil dipstick and the dipstick tube hold down. On early models it sits near the middle of the valve cover; on later models it is at the front of the valve cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the dipstick tube up out of the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert a holding tool into the adapter so it can't fall into the oil pan. Tie a wire or rope to the tool so you can retrieve it if it drops. \u003cstrong\u003eNote which direction the dipstick tube hole faces.\u003c\/strong\u003e It must face the same way when the repair is done or the tube will not go back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory nut from the outside of the adapter, slide it over the holding tool and discard it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully push the adapter into the pan and pull the O ring out from inside with your finger or a pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the adapter back into the hole and clean the surfaces well with brake clean and rags. Wire brush heavy buildup if needed. Confirm the tube hole is still facing the right direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread a thin layer of Ultra Black sealer on one side of the gasket and slide it over the tool, sealer side toward the pan. Line up the two notches in the gasket with the notches in the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a little more sealer to the adapter threads, slide the stainless washer over the tool, line up its notches and set it against the gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the new aluminum nut over the tool and carefully start it on the threads. Tighten with slip joint pliers or a wrench until sealer squeezes out around the gasket. Do not overtighten and strip the threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the nut is tight, remove the holding tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old O ring from the dipstick tube and install the new one in the groove. Coat it lightly with sealer or silicone lubricant and push the tube back into the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the dipstick tube hold down bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect both batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the truck and check for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Powerhouse Diesel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50686821925002,"sku":"110448","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pistontwistin.org\/products\/7-3-dipstick-adapter-repair-kit-110448-1994-5-to-2003-ford-7-3-powerstroke","provider":"Piston Twistin LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}