| [GMCnet] Re: Dipstick tube broke [message #366276 is a reply to message #366275] |
Sun, 22 August 2021 13:51   |
James Hupy
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What I have done when faced with that same problem is to use my 2# slide
hammer with a self tapping screw on the business end. Just screwed it into
the remnants of the dip stick tube until tight, then used the slide hammer
to pull the busted part. Ez-Pz.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Sun, Aug 22, 2021, 11:42 AM Ken Shaffer wrote:
> My oil dipstick tube rusted and broke behind exhaust manifold. I removed
> manifold and carefully worked on getting the rest of the tube out so that I
> could replace it…. Well… I failed miserably! Now what? Does anyone have
> any suggestions besides pulling everything off the bottom to get oil pan
> off.
> It is broke off clean with block. 🥴
> Any suggestions?
>
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> Ken Shaffer
> Marion Iowa
> 73 Canyon Lands, 455, Micro-level, Alum radiator, Alcoa wheels, Lenzi
> hubs/bearings, Howell EFI/EBL, Rostra Cruise, Custom interior
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