| [GMCnet] Re: Dipstick tube broke [message #366294 is a reply to message #366275] |
Sun, 22 August 2021 20:33   |
Ken Henderson
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Location: Americus, GA
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I've been lucky and haven't had one break off yet. But over the years,
I've heard of removing them out the top AND out the bottom.
Out the bottom's been pretty well covered already ('tho' I haven't seen
anyone suggest using a threading tap into the tube, then pull with vice
grips). Out the bottom isn't as obvious: A straight piece of wire, bent
as appropriate, treaded through the tube and out the oil drain hole. Then
use a piece of tube to drive the broken off piece down the wire to guide it
out the hole.
I've even heard "just drive it through and leave it in the bottom of the
pan if you can't get it to and out of the hole". Probably not a terrible
option, considering that it can't get picked up through the screen.
Ken H.
On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 2:42 PM 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
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