Hi guys,

I want to replace the dipstick on my 455 engine, since it does not fit properly anymore. I bought it this way and it really bothers me.

On Ebay, I see lots of dispticks for sale for a 455 engine, but they are all for Olds or Pontiac.

Can I bid on one of these and will it fit right then?
Since these 455 engines do have some differences, I wonder if it would fit on my block.


Thanks in advance!


Eelco

Dipsticks are stamped with part numbers - get the vendor to verify the part is correct for your '70 455 before you bid on it.
Does someone have the correct '70 455 part number ?

Thnx for your answer, yes if someone could provide me with the correct part #, I'd appreciate it.

Part # 1230489 When you state:I want to replace the dipstick on my 455 engine, since it does not fit properly anymore. I bought it this way and it really bothers me.

What do you mean by fit properly??? Loose??? You can take a wide flat blade screwdriver and bend out the tangs or are they missing?

Bob Bonto # 277
ROA Technical Advisor 71-73
President,Board of Trustees

TAperformance

This guy is parting out a 455 engine.
http://forums.aaca.org/ubbthreads.php/topics/517771/73_455_BUICK_PARTS#Post517771

Thnx, will send him a mail.


It does not fit properly anymore saying that it sits just loose ans moves around when the engine is running. Somehow little metal thingy is gone that provides a snug fit.