Replace oil dip stick

Tiny
1995HARLEY
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  • 2001 GMC SONOMA
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I need to replace the entire dip stick and tube that holds it it has rested near the block.
Sunday, August 27th, 2017 AT 11:31 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Common problem. The bottom of the tube just presses into the block. Remove the bolt the holds the bracket. If it has not rusted completely off you can try pulling straight up on the tube and see if it pulls out. If it does great. Slip the new tube in and bolt it down. If it is rusted through it can be a bit harder, I have used needle nosed pliers and stiff wire with a hook on the end to pull the stubs out. The tube extends a bit into the block so you can hook the end, get the tube partly out and grab it with the pliers.
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Sunday, August 27th, 2017 AT 12:21 PM

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