I'm in the middle of putting on a set of headers and can't figure out how to get the dipstick out. I took the bolt that holds it in place out and now I can't get it out. Thanks for any help.

Joe

 

Twist and pull harder it's a b*tch.

-brent

 

And its even more of a pain in the *** to get it back in.

 

Ditto. Such a PITA, I decided I didn't want to do it again. I got a Lokar flexible dipstick tube. Went in without a hitch.

I sanded the the paint/finish on the part of the dipstick tube thats goes down into the bore when I put it back in the first time. It helps.

 

Do I have to swist it so far to get it to release or is it just jammed in there and need pulling and twisting to get out?

Thanks Joe

 

Its just jammed in there. The twisting helps it come out a bit. It sticks down in there a ways.


Wear a pair of gloves so when it comes loose you dont bust your knuckle.

 

It's just a cheap, flemsy tube. Any kinks you put in it, it's a biotch to get it in or out.

 

I belive you just have to pull and twist to break it loose. Its really wedged in there

 

Getting it out was pretty simple. After you've unbolted it just get some vice grips, pliers, or Needle noses and just tap it out with a hammer at the supporting end. should take like 3 seconds. getting them back in is tricky. Sande down the tube a bit and lube it with some motor oil and just twist it in. I used my weight and pulled it in using a set of grips.

 

Getting it out was pretty simple. After you've unbolted it just get some vice grips, pliers, or Needle noses and just tap it out with a hammer at the supporting end. should take like 3 seconds. getting them back in is tricky. Sande down the tube a bit and lube it with some motor oil and just twist it in. I used my weight and pulled it in using a set of grips....overall a pissy job...but can be done with ease if you have patience.

 

From underneath, take a long screwdriver and set it on the ridge wher it goes into the block. Then tap it out with a hammer.
But if I did it again, I would just cut it with a tubing cutter, and splice it back together with fuel line and hose clamps. It's been done many times by guys on the board.

 

i just did this yesterday, trust me get a friend to help you and have some one on the bottom and someone on the top, you are probably looking at 10 minutes max, all i had to do was tap the top of the dipstick and very easy went in instead of the twisting mybe i got lucky try it. oh i used grease

 

I cut about 2 inches off of mine and it went in much easier.
I have read on here of guys having problems but I have not had any problems.

 

Thanks for all the advice after about 45 minutes I am giving up till tomorrow. But with the hints I should be able to get it.

Joe

 

I used a socket and a long extention on the bracket where it bolts to the block, hammer it out with the extention it should slide out easily. Going back in I had to cut off a 1" piece because I didn't wanna risk bending it, I've heard they break easily.