I wouldn't chance it. Water in your gear oil can kill your outdrive. Do
you know what part is stripped? Is it the dipstick or the cover? There are
4 or 5 bolts that hold that cover on (where the dipstick screws into), and
you can either have it re-threaded, or purchase a new one. I would want
peace-of-mind, and purchase a new one.


"Larry Crowe" wrote in message
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Have a Volvo SX Cobra outdrive that I over tightened the outdrive oil
dipstick and managed
to strip the inter threads. The stick sorta tightens buts spins if I apply
pressure.
Thought about some teflon tape. It doesn't appear to leak. This is a
new/used boat to me
and I was trying to do the proper maintenance thing. Suggestions for
repair would be
appreciated. Also do I risk any harm running in this condition ?
Thanks Larry