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07-05-2006, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tucson
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dip stick tube
does anyone know where i can get a dipstick tube? mine is all mangled and i need a new one. also how do you take them off??
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07-05-2006, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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Re: dip stick tube
most any parts house ...napa..car quest..major parts stores..
should just pull out...lite press in..let your fingers do the walking call around first...i just replaced mine...not real easy with the engine in the truck and headers... 
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07-05-2006, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Re: dip stick tube
My local parts houses did not carry them. Had to go to a dealer and order it. Pre 80's were a larger diameter. I had to replace my block and didn't know that. When I did ge the right one it was loose so I used weather strip adhesive. So far so good. Got that idea from someone on this site.
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07-05-2006, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Texas
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Re: dip stick tube
Just dont get one of them Junky Mr Gasket Chrome Ones There Pure D Crap ..
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07-05-2006, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tucson
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Re: dip stick tube
so i am confused of how to get the old one out. do you you just pull it??
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07-05-2006, 09:36 PM
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State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: dip stick tube
I clamped mine with a pair of vice grips, they slowly bbanged on the vice grips with a hammer and it came out.
Order one from the dealer, they are cheaper and hold up better than the aftermarket ones. I know I broke enough Mr Gasket (and other brands) ones. 
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07-05-2006, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Houston
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Re: dip stick tube
Get from the dealer. Mine (a big block) has a little bracket that's welded to the tube. The bracket is secured lusing one of the exhaust manifolt bolts. Once the bolt is removed, all you do is pull.
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07-05-2006, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tucson
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Re: dip stick tube
cool thanks guys! i will get a new one from the dealer and hopefully install it soon!
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