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Title: Dipstick tube
Post by: shammster on 11 June 2009, 18:56:36

Am replacing both HG on a 2.5 V6.

The book of lies says the dipstick tube pulls out.
However it don't want to and as it's not in the way I just left it alone.
Is this normal ?

Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: Markjay on 13 June 2009, 09:26:23
Donnow... but I hate lonely posts so I am pushing yours back to the top of the queue - either someone else will know, or with a bit of luck you will have figured it out yourself by now..
Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: ffcgary1 on 13 June 2009, 15:48:59
The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES] :o
Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 June 2009, 15:51:21
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The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES] :o


There's a man of talking from experience, and not just with cars! 8-) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: Del Boy on 13 June 2009, 15:58:34
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The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES] :o


There's a man of talking from experience, and not just with cars! 8-) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
;D ;D
Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: Shagma on 13 June 2009, 22:30:15
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The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES] :o


There's a man of talking from experience, and not just with cars! 8-) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
;D ;D

 Funny;)
Remember to lubricate the o-rings before entry when reassembly; old orings tends to loose some of its flexibility and would easily cut. Especially since it is kinda narrow and hard to see whats going on down there;)
Stuff the hole with rags properly or seal it with something else when dipstick is out!
Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 14 June 2009, 11:22:31
Dirty lot....


No need to remove the tube, leave it in place
Just be sure to secure it to the 246 head using the appropriate bolt on re assembly.

Title: Re: Dipstick tube
Post by: shammster on 15 June 2009, 14:51:21

Thanks,

Have left it alone, not broken, not fixing it!