abatter24

I have a 22re that is blowing oil outta somewhere and I can't figure it out I think its the dipstick cause its loose but I'm not sure any suggestions?

hoghead420

If I'm remembering correctly, the 22re's dipstick just gets pushed into the block and gets a bolt that holds it in place. Its been almost 20 years since I've messed with a 22re. My guess is if its leaking where it meets the block, you could find another dipstick tube assembly and give that a shot, or find some sort of gasket or oring that might seal it up, or maybe a little jb weld? Someone else might of had this same problem and has a proper fix for it. Just giving you my 2 cents, its not a super critical area, but a leak is a leak.

abatter24

I believe its coming from the top part of the dipstick tube instead of the bottom but its coming either from the dipstick or somewhere around the dipstick but I hope its a cheap fix

hoghead420

Id get a can of the " gunk" remover or engine cleaner, try and remove the oil with cleaner and water pressure, then you can see where its coming from. If you do this, be careful with distributor area and other electric type things. I always let the engine run when I clean the engine area, " I did it when I was younger with the engine off, and it wouldn't start for hours" I've never heard of oil coming out of the dipstick tube. If that's where its coming from, the idk for sure. Sounds like a pressure problem ? But first you gotta see where its coming from .

abatter24

Alright ill try that then let ya know thanks