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Old 01-05-2020, 12:30 PM   #1
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Broken Oil Dipstick

Is there a trick to getting a broken oil dipstick from the engine?
It broke at the lowest point.



Somehow heat up it to loosen the connection...?
Mainly not drill it.
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Old 01-05-2020, 12:32 PM   #2
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You could try some kind of easy out.
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Old 01-05-2020, 12:49 PM   #3
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You could try some kind of easy out.
I tried to hit it lightly with a hammer and a tip, but I'm afraid of block damage.
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Old 02-04-2020, 07:06 PM   #4
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Is there a trick to getting a broken oil dipstick from the engine?
It broke at the lowest point.



Somehow heat up it to loosen the connection...?
Mainly not drill it.
Maybe a pilot bearing puller....

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...iABEgI3x_D_BwE
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