purple98haz28

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my dipstick tube broke in its hole right where the oring is. i have no idea how i am going to get this out. i have a new dipstick but need to get the old piece out before i can install please help asap.

EDS01SS

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did it break flush with the block or is there some still sticking out? If there is any still sticking out then take a hammer and a punch or screwdriver and tap it towards the center until you can get a pair of needle nose vicegrips on it and try pulling it that way.the only other option that i can think of right now would be to either drill it out or try knocking it into the oil pan and then use a magnet to try to get it out of the drain hole, or of course there is always pulling the oilpan and doing it like that.

Ell Ess Won

needle nose pliars depending on how far in it broke. Might even try chopsticks or something lol.

purple98haz28

iTrader: (5)

its broke pretty far down ther like a 1/8-1/4 in

Lithium

iTrader: (47)

ttt for you.

Shallow Bay

iTrader: (3)

EZ-Out?

TheBlurLS1

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Same thing happened to me.


I got an ease-out, tapped it into the tube ever so slightly to make it bite, then started twisting the broken piece. After a while, I started to apply some outward pressure while still turning. After a few minutes it popped right out.

Mine had about 1/16" sticking out of the hole at first. I grabbed it with channel locks, put a socket on an extension, stuck the socket under the channel locks which were clamped down, then whacked the extension with a hammer. All this did was chew up the piece hanging out. An ease-out is what you need.

I'm assuming you're installing headers? If you still have the manifolds, take them out for more room. You can also drop the starter to gain some more acess.

EDS01SS

iTrader: (30)

Good idea! I forgot about an easy-out

JMBLOWNWS6

iTrader: (17)

I would get a hard wire like from a car attenna and bend it to a small L shape and stick it in the hole and pull it up from the bottom to get a bite on it with needle nose vice grips.

Michael55123

iTrader: (3)

Try a lifter tool. Push it down in, pull the handle up, and it'll grab it, then pull up.

Mike

TheBlurLS1

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He will probably not be able to yank it straight out, tried this on mine for 3 days. I think the paint on the tube gets gauled up inside the hole while it's coming out that way. He needs to make it spin, it'll loosen itself up that way.

ashade98

iTrader: (16)

Ever think of trying and expanding anchor? Like the lead ones. Probably a 1/4" one. Shove it in there, screw down the screw until it expands really tight, then use the head of the screw to twist and pull it out. Just an idea!

purple98haz28

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very good ideas i will try the ez out. it is broken down inside. for the mean time i just stuffed the other half back in there to use the car

erikthegoalie

iTrader: (29)

how bout applying some JB weld to the broken base of the dip stick...then like setting it to the broken part that is stuck..let it dry and pull it out...

ok so even if it is a terrible idea...i tried good luck bro

erikthegoalie

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how bout applying some JB weld to the broken base of the dip stick...then like setting it to the broken part that is stuck..let it dry and pull it out...

ok so even if it is a terrible idea...i tried good luck bro

erikthegoalie

iTrader: (29)

woops sorry

Ell Ess Won

Try a long drinking straw or a couple put together. If you can force the broken end of the dipstick into it slightly it should pull. Just an idea.

Racer8102

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Been there, broke mine on H/C swap, worked on getting it out for two days, finally after the heads were off lifted the motor dropped the oil pan and pulled it right through. Anyway good luck

purple98haz28

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ya i am hoping it doesn't get to that

red90cobra

iTrader: (36)

anyone got a part number for a replacement? i need the tube and the dipstick itself. thanks.