Oil dipstick seal

["Keith Gernert" <kgernert@triad.rr.com>]

I think I read somewhere that a good seal around the oil dipstick is essential 
to 
maintain good vacuum in the engine.  (I think I got that right--this is well 
outside 
my area of experience or knowledge.)  The dipstick on my 79 B is pretty sloppy, 
and 
I'm sure it's not sealing well at all.

Is there any trick I can use to reestablish a good seal around the top of the 
dipstick 
tube, or should I just buy a replacement dipstick?



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Keith Gernert
79 MGB
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