Evil, Nsr, Anybody, Need help removing oil DS tube.

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NolimitZ32
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I'm about to send the block to the machine shop but i cant get the oil dipstick tube out, is there a trick to this? help guys


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A good pair of vice grips, and some elbow grease. I bought a new one when I reassembled the motor, theyre are pretty cheap.

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Yeah i tried the vice grips and it wouldnt budge so i ended up cursinig it and then tapped it out fron the bottom with a little extension. Thanks tho, and i might end up buying a new one its only $15

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I've had a few they just would not come out, the machine shop can still work the block with the tube on, or you can pay them a few bucks to remove it, which might involve destroying it

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Thanks man, its already out but at $15 im probably gonna buy a new one anyway.


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