Dipstick tube does not go all the way down into the pan. The dipstick does.
Dont think you are going to get that tube hammered down into the pan without a
lot of effort. If I remember the tube has a stop on it - or will bottom out in
the block. - To prevent it from going in too far. Either try to tweak the tube
with an all, or a punch and then get a grip on it with a pair give grips and
get it out (heating the area around the dipstick tube with a propane torch
might help bust it loose - otherwise you might just have to drop the pan.
Best way to drop the pan in a 4x4 Dak is to drop the front differential out vs
trying to pull the motor up and risk damaging motor/trans mounts.
Once you have the pan down - hammer the tube up from the bottom...
Once the tube is replaced, take this opperunity to sand down the entire oil
pan, apply 5 coats primer, 5 coats black high heat engine paint, and 20 coats
clear... replace Bling Pan with new gasket, bolt everything back in...
terrible "iliketopaintoilpans" tom
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<CAFaEM75Db7ithj0p2o0A90X9Cj20MZvL1=j7r03Jc2-bSEBZZw@mail.gmail.com>,
cletusjones@gmail.com (Josh Battles) writes:
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>
> On Sep 25, 2011 5:22 PM, "Chris Reck" <chris.bulk92@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I had forgotten you had one, so I found a new OEM dipstick and tube for
> > $20 from a Mopar parts site.
> >
> > Since the Dipstick goes into the pan, I should be able to take a tube or
> > bolt of the same size and from the inside of the pan, gently pound it up
> > and out.
> >
> > Shouldn't be any tricks on dropping the pan, and I have a set of gaskets.
> >
> > Should I replace / check anything since the pan is dropped?
>
> Depends on your motor and goals. You could replace the oil pump, main
> bearings, crank scraper, windage tray......
>
> - Josh "ilovespendingotherpeoplesmoney" Battles
>
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