Oil dipstick tube removal???

Oil dipstick tube removal???

05-24-2007, 05:07 AM

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Oil dipstick tube removal???

Doing my final check over before departing for my 2,000 mile journey to CA from TX, I pulled the oil dipstick to check the oil level, but couldn't seem to get it back in. I noticed that my dipstick tube was cracked in half at the mount that is halfway down the tube. I managed to push it back together and get the dipstick back in, then proceeded to JB Weld it for the trip. It spued some oil, but not enough to effect the oil level.

Anyhow, now I need to remove it and get a new one. What is involved in doing this? Anyone know where I can get one, or does anyone have one laying around? Thanks.

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