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08-17-2022, 06:31 PM | #1 |
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8BA Dipstick tube removal?
Any tips on removing a dipstick tube? Engine is in the car, seems like a tight fit between block and exhaust manifold…
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08-17-2022, 06:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
It unthreads . Its 1/2x20 tpi . I use a pair of pliers .
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08-17-2022, 06:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
Just tried pliers…wouldn’t budge.
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08-18-2022, 06:22 AM | #4 |
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Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
It might have come loose and somebody brazed it to the pan.
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08-18-2022, 06:44 AM | #5 |
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Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
Maybe put something inside to prevent crushing it, then vice grips
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08-18-2022, 08:19 AM | #6 |
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08-18-2022, 09:20 AM | #7 |
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Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
If possible, grip the pliers close to where it tube threads into the block.
Try not to destroy the tube. Last edited by 19Fordy; 08-18-2022 at 12:22 PM. |
08-18-2022, 10:27 AM | #8 |
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Re: 8BA Dipstick tube removal?
I've used a large enough screw driver blade that fits snugly inside the opening. Then you can use a monkey wrench on the square of shaft to turn it out.
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