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Old 08-07-2012, 07:13 PM   #1
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I have a new coolant reservoir ready to install. It looks like the spot for the dipstick tube is covered. Do I just drill that out? What size drill bit?
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I have a new coolant reservoir ready to install. It looks like the spot for the dipstick tube is covered. Do I just drill that out? What size drill bit?
haha. i had the exact same question. yes, you have to drill it out if you want to keep using the dipstick. i just measured the bit at home depot with a spare quarter. some people also just use an exact-o knife. the part you cut is quite thin.
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