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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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im am trying to get the passenger side manifold out of my car but the oil dip stick tube is in the way i took the bolt that hold it on right above the manifold off but i cant find any other bolts to it. how do i get it off?
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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There's just the one bolt that secures the dipstick tube - once removed it just pulls out - get a good grip and pull straight up.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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ok ill go try that but how do you get it back in once your ready too? i cant even see the end of it.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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You either 'feel' for it, or use 2 people, one underneath to guide it in. You can see the hole but you really need good light.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Mine came out easy and went back in easy. Ive had 1 pretty hard to get out b4 tho.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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yea i tryed one person on top and one on bottom it doesnt seem to wana come out but i only have one bolt on the manifold left and i cant get any further till i get this out. im just taking a break for now
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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I took the one 15mm head bolt off and pulled it right out.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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I tied a rope around the dipstick so i could jerk it out.
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The tube has some give in it. Just pull it out of the way and pull the manifold. Once the manifold's out, you can see where it goes in and just pull it out. After my headers were in, I was able to see the dipstick hole from the top of the car and just stuck it back in there.
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