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Old 08-14-2012, 09:36 PM
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Smile Re: Replace Dipstick on Ford 2000 Windstar

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Originally Posted by 12Ounce View Post
Other than the screw, there is just friction holding the tube in place. The bottom end of the tube is slightly tapered for a good tight fit, and there is a stop-ring formed in the tube. The tube is pushed into the block until the stop-ring stops against the block port. It would be much easier if the oil pan were off and you had access to the bottom of the tube, which extends an inch, or so, inside the block.
So just yank and that is it? Excellent, thank you both! I was so hoping that would be all!

I yanked, and nothing.
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