dipstick pipe A127 010 08 66

[114015]

Hello,

Does anybody of you know how to pull off the engine's dipstick pipe from the (large) oil pan?
Mine is rusty and I would like to have it zink-plated.

It appears to me that it is only stuck in but not screwed in or so. It's tight, could it be that it is glued?
Or is it possible to just pull it out?

Many thanks in advance,

Achim

[ja17]

Hello Achim,

They are a tight fit, but are just forced into place. Most likely the factory used a little sealer around them. I always use heat on the aluminum around the pipe. Then twist back and forth while pulling upward.  It seems to help a lot.

Tough ones may require a slide hammer to remove. Fit a collar around it and hook the slide hammer to the collar and pop it out.

[114015]

Dear Joe,

Thanks a lot for your advice.
I will give it a try.

Best,

Achim