Engine dipstick tube 350 removal help

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03-19-2011, 02:04 PM

justinw23453

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Engine dipstick tube 350 removal help

I have a 79 camaro and i need to take the engine oil dipstick tube out. I cant find any bolts or anything to it. Someone know of where it is?

03-19-2011, 02:15 PM

craby

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there is usually a tab that is bolted to the motor. other than that you twist it and pull and the same time.

03-19-2011, 11:04 PM

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You can't find any bolts holding it because there aren't any. The tube is just a press fit. You need to wiggle and pull up on the tube, but don't go animal and bend or snap it.

04-03-2011, 01:27 PM

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this tube traces directly into the oil sump. Go easy when removing it.

04-04-2011, 09:28 PM

walkingchaos

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what do you do if the tube just pulls out when you try and pull out the dipstick ?

04-04-2011, 09:29 PM