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engine oil dipstick tube

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ccal, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. Mar 20, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    ccal

    ccal [OP] Well-Known Member

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    has anyone had any experience replacing the engine oil dipstick tube? mine is rusted to shit and I need to replace it, any help would be apreciated
     
  2. Mar 20, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    Muddinfun

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    @SimonTaco just built a motor. I'm sure he knows about it.
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    Looks like one bolt and an O-ring.

     
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  4. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    It can be a bear to get out, I usually soak it with penetrating oil then wiggle out. Always new oring for the dipstick.

    Pro tip!

    The black circles on the diagram jimmy posted means non-reusable.
     
  5. Mar 21, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    SimonTaco

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    Yeah, just one bolt and one o-ring, don’t forget to push the tube down you will feel it pop in the hole, and don’t forget to grease the o-ring :)
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    thank you
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    thank you
     
  8. Mar 22, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    thank you
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    thanks
     

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