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Dipstick dilemma

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by FL1960CJ5, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. Feb 3, 2009
    FL1960CJ5

    FL1960CJ5 New Member

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    The dipstick tube on my '75 CJ5 304 V8 broke off flush with the engine block. I was thinking of a slide hammer with a screw on the end to thread into the tube. Any better suggestions on how to remove the piece in the block would be appreciated.
     
    FL1960CJ5, Feb 3, 2009
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  2. Feb 3, 2009
    timgr

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    FL1960CJ5

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    Thanks! One of those methods should work nicely.
     
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    CJ4U

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    Funny timing. Just installed headers monday and had this happen to my dipstick :shock:) Great Info. Thanky
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2009
    FL1960CJ5

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    That's also how I ended up asking the question. I just ordered a new dipstick tube and bracket from BJ's Off Road. Here's something else I learned: don't buy used headers of unknown brand on Ebay. Had to wail on them with a hammer to clear the steering shaft and now I have to cut pieces out of the mounting flange so I can use a socket on the spark plugs. I should have known better :(
     
    FL1960CJ5, Feb 4, 2009
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