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Dipstick tube won't budge.
30. Aug 2011 at 10:37  
Hi,
Is there a knack to getting this item out? After having removed the clamp at the top, I expected it would just pull out, but it won't. It turns round freely enough though.
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Re: Dipstick tube won't budge.
Reply #1 - 30. Aug 2011 at 10:40  
wiggle it and pull...
use rag and twist and pull....
Try them...
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Re: Dipstick tube won't budge.
Reply #2 - 30. Aug 2011 at 19:28  
Yes, pull, but you have to overcome the seal, so it will be tight.
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Reply #3 - 30. Aug 2011 at 19:48  
Mine was unbelievably tight. I had to put a plank across the engine, tie a rope round the dipstick and use a crowbar pressing on the plank to pull mine out.

Apply pressure then wiggle and twist.
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Reply #4 - 30. Aug 2011 at 21:20  
Thanks all, I just wanted to check there wasn't something arcane before the application of brute force.
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Re: Dipstick tube won't budge.
Reply #5 - 03. Sep 2011 at 16:56  
they often rust in - i have had to drill them out on V6's (engine out of car) be careful wiggling it as it can work harden and snap - hence drilling it out
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