Dipstick

[Carpman]

does anyone know how to remove the dipstick pipe,is it bolted in or pressed home and if its pressed how can it be removed and put back?the problem is that it seems to have been bent to such a degree that on removing the dipstick it wont go back in,have tried ti straighten it and squeeze the bend out at the bottom but still no joy.any ideas??? 1993 2.4,Cheers

[NiftyNev]

It seems like you need a new one. Why not purchase a new one and then you will see how it fits rather than risk more damage and a possible leak trying to straighten the old one.

Nev

[NiftyNev]

Maybe this pic will help.



Never had to take mine out but I think they press in but may also be supported by a small bracket.

Nev

[whirly03]

if i remember correctly its bolted on just under the fuel rail,,,,i think,,,

[Carpman]

if i remember correctly its bolted on just under the fuel rail,,,,i think,,,

it looks like a nut on the bottom of the pipe but its a sod to get at,was hoping to be able to get at it without removeing anything but dont look like thats going to be possible,was just hoping to see if anyone knew before i tried to undo the nut(if thats what is holding it on),didnt want to force it and break it off completley

[whirly03]

yep that nut is correct,its a pig to get out aye

[TonyN]

yep that nut is correct,its a pig to get out aye

Strange init, non-EFI 2.4's and 3.0's are just a O-ring that pushes in the block, but the EFI ones are bolted in?