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[shammster]

Am replacing both HG on a 2.5 V6.

The book of lies says the dipstick tube pulls out.
However it don't want to and as it's not in the way I just left it alone.
Is this normal ?

[Markjay]

Donnow... but I hate lonely posts so I am pushing yours back to the top of the queue - either someone else will know, or with a bit of luck you will have figured it out yourself by now..

[ffcgary1]

The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES]

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES]

There's a man of talking from experience, and not just with cars! 8-)

[Del Boy]

The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES]

There's a man of talking from experience, and not just with cars! 8-)

[Shagma]

The dipstick tube is a very tight push fit into the block, with an 0 ring to make an oil tight seal. To remove you  need to pull and wiggle at the same time and it will eventually pull out,[ BUT MAN THEY ARE TIGHT SOMETIMES]

There's a man of talking from experience, and not just with cars! 8-)

 Funny;)
Remember to lubricate the o-rings before entry when reassembly; old orings tends to loose some of its flexibility and would easily cut. Especially since it is kinda narrow and hard to see whats going on down there;)
Stuff the hole with rags properly or seal it with something else when dipstick is out!

[JamesV6CDX]

Dirty lot....


No need to remove the tube, leave it in place
Just be sure to secure it to the 246 head using the appropriate bolt on re assembly.

[shammster]

Thanks,

Have left it alone, not broken, not fixing it!