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Mountain Man · 08-27-2002, 09:42 PM

I have a new chrome dipstick set. The tube into the block seems to just push into the block hole. Before I damage the stock one, removing it. Does it just pull out of the hole in the block, maybe by using some vise grips?

I tryed wiggling the stock one on the weekend , and it seemed to be firmly in place. I don't want to twist and pull until I know that it is o.k. to do so.

Also , does the new one just press in, and seal o.k. with no silicone?

08-27-2002, 09:42 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Question about dip stick tube in engine block I have a new chrome dipstick set. The tube into the block seems to just push into the block hole. Before I damage the stock one, removing it. Does it just pull out of the hole in the block, maybe by using some vise grips? I tryed wiggling the stock one on the weekend , and it seemed to be firmly in place. I don't want to twist and pull until I know that it is o.k. to do so. Also , does the new one just press in, and seal o.k. with no silicone? __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.