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I had an experience with our 97 intrepid where the dipstick would not go in. I found the dip stick tube was broken off at the block, and moved to the side. As the dipstick was inserted, it hit the engine block.
To fix this, I put a jack under the oil pan and removed the motor mount on this side (hey, there are 4 bolts in this thing, one from underneath). I also removed the heat shield on the exhaust manifold, then removed the dip stick tube. A new tube could be installed then, but the following problems exist. What to do with the broken off piece of dipstick tube, and where to buy one.
Because I had limited time, I drove the old piece of dipstick tube down with a 1/4" socket and a couple extensions. Just drove it in a little bit, then I cleaned up the end of the existing dip stick tube and re-inserted it into the block hole. I put it into the block low enough to install the retaining bolt just above the normal clip on the tube, which held it in place. I put the heat shield and motor mount back on.
I did cut 1/2" off of the dipstick, and marked it on the other side with a file so I can tell where the oil level should be. I will confirm this next time I change oil.....
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