Removing dipstick tube, Chevy 5.3
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Removing dipstick tube, Chevy 5.3
Hi, I swapping out both my exhaust manifolds on my Tahoe with a 5.3 due to sheared off rear mounting bolts. I guess it's a common problem, anyhow I believe that the dipstick tube needs to be removed to get the passenger side manifold off due to a support bracket that's tack-welded to it going through an opening in the manifold casting. I'm assuming the tube is pressed into the block, any tips on removal and also re-installation? Thanks! Steve
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Thanks Scott, That's kinda of what I figured, I did spray it with Liquid Wrench and tried twisting it gently with a pliers but it hasn' t budged, any other "Magic" ideas? Steve