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October 18th, 2011, 10:32 AM

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engine oil dipstick tube

Hi I have an 01 2500hd silverado and while replaceing the right exhaust manifold I accidently kinked the oil dipstick tube. Can someone enlighten me on replaceing this tube . thanks Bernie

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October 19th, 2011, 11:50 AM

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Pressed in the hole in block. Grab it with vise grips and tap on the vise grips should come out.

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October 28th, 2011, 8:55 AM

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My 98 5.7 has a brace on that tube, bolted to the head around the exhaust manifold, then it pulls out as Mr. Wrench mentioned.

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