Racer8102

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Well I.m taking the stock manifolds off so that I can start on my H/C swap, its my first time but have done many other tasks myself, so I trying to pull the oil dipstick tube out, (yes i have it unbolted from the head) and it won't come. so i try a pair of vice-grips and try tapping it with a hammer and it moves a little. I noticed it has some red gooey stuf, like the stuff used to assemble manual transmissions, or maybe locktite someone has put in there. I think ok it's on its way out so i take a break thinking i a getting somewhere, go to the topside and pull, sure nuff it comes right out, but looks like I may have left some in the hole. Any ideas on what to do know or any pics of a complet tube so I will know if i left any in the block or any suggestions on what to do next. Anything will help! Thanks

John_D.

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Mine did the same thing. When it was time to put it back, there was enough of the tube left that I could tap it back into the hole and get a good seal. The remaining piece fell into the oil pan at that point. It ended up sticking to the magnetic drain plug and coming out when I pulled the plug... So I got lucky on that.

fasteddyss

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That sucks! I had to work on mine for an hour to get it out without breaking it.

If you got the end with an o-ring and a 1" or so section you got it all. If not, you may be able to get it with a screw on a vice grip when you have the heads off.

If you have to drive what is left down you may be able to get it with a magnet in the pan.

Good luck!