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jpinet

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removing oil tube from engine casing
« on: February 02, 2015, 23:13:55 »
Hi,
How do you remove the oil dipstick tube from the casing?
And most importantly, how do you fix it back in place?
I'm getting parts cadmium plated and I believe this should be.
I own a 1965 230SL which has the old style dipstick (the one with the big cap)
Thanks!
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ja17

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Re: removing oil tube from engine casing
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2015, 05:57:14 »
If the engine is still together and in the car, remove the small steel oil pan. I believe you can then drive it out from below. Heat the aluminum casting with a torch before you drive the tube out. Make sure to use the right size tool to drive the tube out. Use heat and the correct size tool to drive it back in place.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

jpinet

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Re: removing oil tube from engine casing
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2015, 06:09:45 »
Hi Joe,
as always, you are an infinite source of wisdom!
I have the casing in my hands as I'm rebuilding my engine.
The tube is simply press fit in there? No sealer or anything that glues it in place?
Thanks again!

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Re: removing oil tube from engine casing
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2015, 15:42:01 »
Yes, a very tight fit.  A bit of sealer for installation is good!
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

jpinet

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Re: removing oil tube from engine casing
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2015, 16:59:55 »
Thanks Joe!