Removing the oil dipstick from the block - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Removing the oil dipstick from the block

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Removing the oil dipstick from the block

    i cannot get the metal oil dipstick housing out of the block? any suggestions?

  • #2
    wiggle it. just a little bit.

    Mine pulled right out, w/the above advice.
    1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
    2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

    former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
    94 comero 3.4

    Comment


    • #3
      thats not the case with mine, i was even giving it a little tap with the rubber mallet! i guess i will try side to side though.

      Comment


      • #4
        Also try twisting it while you pull.
        - Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>

        Comment


        • #5
          i had to put a piece of wood on the bottom of the stick (the part that sits in the block/pan) and hit it VERY hard with a mallet to get it to come out.
          Ben<br /><br />1995 White/Black 3.4L<br />As far away from stock as possible<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=288292\" target=\"_blank\">My Site!!!</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.redlinevsix.com\" target=\"_blank\">RedLineV6</a><br />Rebuild and 3.4 T70 Turbo is complete<br />Details to come....

          Comment

          Latest Topics

          Collapse

          • 2.8 Bird
            Good to see the site is back up
            by 2.8 Bird
            So there going to be anything new or update to the site since Bill is now the owner?

            I know there's still alot of interest in the fbody V6....
            5 hours ago
          • FirebirdGT
            New Site Hosting Issues
            by FirebirdGT
            All - sorry but there seems to be some glitches from moving to a new Host - hopefully they will be fixed soon.

            If needed you can email me...
            1 week ago
          • LETZRIDE
            New Owner!
            by LETZRIDE
            I am happy to announce that I have sold the site to Robert (FirebirdGT). Years ago this site went down when TealV6 had it, I bought it, refreshed it,...
            4 weeks ago

          FORUM SPONSORS

          Collapse
          Working...
          X