Oil dipstick tube.

[2000_f350]

I broke my oil dipstick tube off at the pan. Don't ask. So does anyone have a good way to get that end that is stuck in the pan out. Nothing is sticking up to grab onto. Could I take a pick and pry the edge in enough to get pliars on it? Thanks

[jbeasts10]

Could you use a telescoping magnet?

[mjkten]

Not sure how much you have left from your description...there is a good description of that issue on powerstrokehelp.com in the section on leaks...hope this helps.

[ABoyAndHisToys]

Marty (Maintain) has been through this before. Shoot him a PM.

[2000_f350]

Originally Posted by mjkten

Not sure how much you have left from your description...there is a good description of that issue on powerstrokehelp.com in the section on leaks...hope this helps.

Well I got my new tube today and from looking at it I would say I have about an inch or so left.

[mjkten]

Watch this video and see if it helps you any. POWERSTROKEHELP.COM - The Information Source for Ford Power Stroke Diesel Owners

[dusted4eva]

If it is inside the pan you have two options. Pull the engine / tranny or cut a hole in the pan and reweld it.

[Hank]

Take heed! DO NOT TAKE THAT BIG NUT RETAINER OFF UNTIL YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY!

[Hank]

Originally Posted by dusted4eva

If it is inside the pan you have two options. Pull the engine / tranny or cut a hole in the pan and reweld it.

Actually there is another that has been addressed here on the org. A bore scope attached to a pincher type tool will get the aluminum part if you accidently let it fall inside the pan. If you are trying to retrieve the end of your dip stick, a magnet should work fine.

Explain what you have.....................

[2000_f350]

The problem I had was the end of the dipstick that fits into the aluminum fitting on the side of the pan was broke off flush with the aluminum fitting. The o ring was hard and would not let it pull out. I used a propane torch on low setting to heat the aluminum fitting enough to soften the o ring. Next I used a 3/8 fine thread tap and coated it with grease. I threaded it into the tube that was left and pulled it out with pliars. New tube and o ring installed and all is well Thanks for the help guys.