broken dipstick tube in a 4.6l exploder

geoffthepoolguy · Dec 28, 2010

Hey there,

I know this isn't an explorer forum but I thought maybe someone would know the answer to this. I am trying to help a friend repair his explorer. The oil dipstick tube actually snapped in half where the tab is welded on. My question: Once you remove the bolt that holds it to the side of the head is there any trick to pulling it out?

Thanks,

Geoff

adsm08 · Dec 28, 2010

Pull. If that fails, pull harder.

88_Eddie · Dec 28, 2010

brute force....i think there's some sort of sealant from the factory on them...stick some vice grips on them and twist if it doesnt wanna come out

adsm08 · Dec 28, 2010

Yeah, there is a o-ring in there that helps lock it in place. Just give her a good ol' yank.

The_Dealer · Dec 28, 2010

wear gloves so u dont cut the piss out of your hand when it all of a sudden comes free...i always pull and twist at the same time...good luck :icon_cheers:

geoffthepoolguy · Dec 30, 2010

Hey thanks for the advice. I managed to get it out by first twisting it with a pair of vice grips then locking the vice grips down and using a pry bar to get it out. Unfortunately I broke the end off the new one when I was bending it to match the original. Back to the Ford dealer and order another one. :bawling:

The_Dealer · Dec 30, 2010

been there done that. for a while there i was pretty good at f'ing up new parts trying to put em on

broken dipstick tube in a 4.6l exploder

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