RajabuYota

I'm swapping my 22re for a rebuilt one and can't figure out how to remove the dipstick so I can install it into the new one. Any help?

xxxtreme22r

Pull straight up just like you would if your checking the oil.
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Or do you mean the dipstick tube?
Got to unbolt it from the block and it should come right out.

snobdds

I just gave mine a good yank - for lack of a better term.

If it's really tight, just take a sharp chizel and CAREFULLY go around the bottom where it meets the block and pry it up. It's just pressed fited in there.

xxxtreme22r

dang it snobdds now I got to go look at mine, I coulda swore mine was bolted down.

snobdds

The top part has a little holder that bolts to the block/head, but where it goes into the block is just a press fit.

RajabuYota

Haha my mistake, I meant dipstick tube... so it pulls straight out with a little elbow grease? Sounds good, I was worried that it was welded in or something. Thanks!

Rebel Lady

yes I tried pull the tube of oil dipstick and cant pull it out.

suncomb1

Drop the oil pan, take a punch that is close to the dipstick hole ID, spray WD-40 and gently tap it out. Doing it this way you will not damage the dipstick tube. I just replaced mine with a Lokar unit.

Rebel Lady

thanks,Suncomb1
I ll do..

Newby

Great that you got it out.