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1986 Jaguar XJ6 Repair Question


Topics covered: Body.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.

Asked on January 1, 2013

Jaguar XJ6 Body Problem

This question is about the dipstick in a 4.2 jag motor 258cuin , the prsent stick is 21an 3/4 inchlong has markings on tip 340/4.2 is this the right one,it says 5 qts of oil is overfull but the motor should take 2or3 qts more, does any body know ??? i was thinking of buying a used one that fit on line but i dont know if that would be good or not. thanks for your help .
Avatar Asked by frank sikora

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Replied on January 1, 2013

why not get a new one???

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 1, 2013

i tried to buy a new dipstick but the cost was $85. plus tax a used one is 35 or less,thanks for not answering my question , i guess you dont know which dipstick to use, or if the one i have is right or wrong,thanks anways for your help..

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