Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Dipstick tube?

Old 07-18-2007, 08:21 AM
  #1  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
98TA_vert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Dipstick tube?

I'm tearing down my car for h/c, intake, and header install and its making me feel like its my first time workin on a car- anybody ever have a problem removing the dipstick tube, I've unbolted it tried by hand and w/ vicegrips i've also shot it with pb blaster all to no avail, any input would be appreciated, problably just has to due with the fact its a 98 model with 104k mi. back outside to let it screw with me some more.
Old 07-18-2007, 08:42 AM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (31)
 
sroach20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: houston, Texas
Posts: 2,318
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

just rock it back and forth while pulling up. its got a grommet holding it in the pan.
Old 07-18-2007, 08:49 AM
  #3  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
98TA_vert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

well i finally got it- removed the starter lightly gripped it with vicegrips and tapped the grips lighty with a massage tool


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:44 AM.