Jbrew

Great, able to work it in ehh. Must be difficult to get the time with all that's going on. That said, with all you've got into it thus far, I'd be a little anxious at this point.

97badass

Beyond anxious! Ordering the last of the parts I need hopefully tonight to finish this up

97badass

Crap i can't find a 5.4 dipstick tube anywhere

Jbrew

I have one in a shopping cart somewhere. Can't recall where at the moment. Hey it's Christmas, I'm cart heavy at the moment lol.

the01kingranch

http://m.oreillyauto.com/h5/r/oap/si...ick%21s%21tube

Jbrew

Yea it was an e bay cart. Just got the chance to check. Was sure I found the tube and stick together, I need both...I've been using a 4six tube and stick for the last 10 years. I happened to have that one complete on the shelf when my last rusted out. They don't last here if you drive in the winter. Same w/trans stick tube. Anyway, I didn't find a tube yet either I guess. This makes tube #3 for the crank, on my second for the trans.

Jbrew

Great Find KR! Didn't think about trying local. Nor did I know Dorman made a replacement. I recall when I was reluctant about Dorman parts. Over time and experience, their parts has proved reliable...save your **** stuff lol. Thanks for posting!

97badass

I have a brand new 4.6 stick and tube

the01kingranch

No problem! They pretty much make all the little bits and pieces that fail over time. They also have a dip stick itself.

Jbrew

You can get away with it but I don't advise. For the 5four block the 4six tube it too short and will contact steering components (steering linkage shaft/ "boot" to be precise) during rotation (while turning the vehicle right to left).

In other words, you can dislodge the stick seat from the tube. You can go through installing yourself to see what I mean, but yea, you won't like or be satisfied with it. I suggest avoiding that all together, specially with your engine.