stripped Vortech supercharger oil dipstick

OneSickM · 09-07-2018, 07:07 PM

While trying to get oil dipstick out, I stripped it. Now I have a circular bolt instead of hex.

Any tips on how to get this sucker out? Location of dipstick is making it hard to get it out as well

Yoko22R · 09-07-2018, 07:26 PM

Cut a straight line across the head and use a flat head screwdriver.

bvrider1 · 09-07-2018, 08:02 PM

I had to so the same and ordered a new dip stick. It doesn't need to be cranked on too tight so you run into the same issue the next time.

OneSickM · 09-07-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoko22R

Cut a straight line across the head and use a flat head screwdriver.

That's not an option as the bolt is deep inside supercharger housing so I cannot cut a straight line without damaging the SC

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Originally Posted by bvrider1

I had to so the same and ordered a new dip stick. It doesn't need to be cranked on too tight so you run into the same issue the next time.

How did you manage to get it out?

bvrider1 · 09-07-2018, 08:20 PM

I loosen up the three bolts on the bracket that connects to the supercharger.

https://redlinespeedworx.com/Files/I...complete_6.jpg

That gave me enough room to tap in a flat head screw driver. The brass is soft. You can use a screw extractor like this too:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ors-square.jpg

eatsleepboost · 09-07-2018, 08:21 PM

I would try tapping a torx bit in. Found this old thread where someone had success doing it that way. After all that it's time for a screw style extractor.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...light=Stripped

OneSickM · 09-07-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

I would try tapping a torx bit in. Found this old thread where someone had success doing it that way. After all that it's time for a screw style extractor.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...light=Stripped

screw extractor did not work with me. I will try with torx bit method. I don't understand why they have allen style bolt for a dipstick.

Visceral · 09-11-2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickM

screw extractor did not work with me. I will try with torx bit method. I don't understand why they have allen style bolt for a dipstick.

Well, then you'll be surprised when you try draining the engine oil.

javistor · 09-12-2018, 06:59 AM

You'll probably get PTSD when you see the price of the dipstick... I just purchased one for the same reason...

speedster77 · 10-27-2022, 03:01 PM

I need to replace my SC dipstick for the same reason. Does anyone know what the compressor tilt degree is for the superchargers on our cars? ESS625 kit with the Vortech V3 supercharger. Thanks!

Camnyc · 10-30-2022, 01:19 PM

There is a replacement available with a normal hex head, think you end up using a 8mm or 10mm socket to remove it. Its big in the Jeep world.
https://rippmods.com/products/vortech-v3-dip-stick

nycplumber · 10-31-2022, 02:30 PM

That place is by my gym. They're always working on BMWs.

speedster77 · 11-01-2022, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Camnyc

There is a replacement available with a normal hex head, think you end up using a 8mm or 10mm socket to remove it. Its big in the Jeep world.
https://rippmods.com/products/vortech-v3-dip-stick

Thanks for sharing this. It certainly looks like a much better/stronger dipstick. Is there a specific Jeep model to select (I notice different part numbers for the dipstick). Just don't want to order the wrong one!

Camnyc · 11-02-2022, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by speedster77

Thanks for sharing this. It certainly looks like a much better/stronger dipstick. Is there a specific Jeep model to select (I notice different part numbers for the dipstick). Just don't want to order the wrong one!

Might be best to contact them directly. I have not purchased one as I still run the oe vortech dipstick.

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bvrider1 Captain 345 Rep 791 Posts Drives: e90 m3 + f80 zcp Join Date: May 2016 Location: 3rdCoast iTrader: (4)	I loosen up the three bolts on the bracket that connects to the supercharger. https://redlinespeedworx.com/Files/I...complete_6.jpg That gave me enough room to tap in a flat head screw driver. The brass is soft. You can use a screw extractor like this too: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ors-square.jpg Last edited by bvrider1; 09-07-2018 at 08:21 PM.. Reason: wrong link
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eatsleepboost Captain 420 Rep 656 Posts Drives: Evo Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I would try tapping a torx bit in. Found this old thread where someone had success doing it that way. After all that it's time for a screw style extractor. https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...light=Stripped
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