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May 1, 2022 | 04:11 PM

Mike1

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Oil dip stick

My 03 F350 5.4L oil stick won't go back in and I noticed the tube is moving, so I'm going to assume it's rusted in two. Do I have to remove the oil filter housing to get to the tube?, is it a slide in with an Oring? How is it attached?
thanks for any info.

May 2, 2022 | 09:31 AM

Mike1

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Never mind I managed to find my answer sounds like it's going to be a major PIA.,

May 2, 2022 | 12:40 PM

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You might want to try this;

May 2, 2022 | 04:25 PM

Mike1

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Thanks Redford, I bookmarked that video.

May 2, 2022 | 11:26 PM

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I have same Oil Dipstick Tube dilemma. I am going to remove the tire, shock tower and shock. I plan on also removing the exhaust manifold as mine was replaced 2 years ago. Bolts shouldn't be an issue. A Guy had a tip about the tube AFTER the O-ring. If its stuck (When the tube breaks in two), grab a 3/8" extractor, insert and turn it backwards. If you can, spray some PB Blaster in there before you work on it.

May 3, 2022 | 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PJWhelan

I'd like to fix it but I have so much rust, I'm not sure it's worth it. I only have 136K on it but Illinois salt has taken it's toll, I don't think I can get the manifold off without snapping the studs. I may try to drop the oil filter and housing and see if I can get to it that way. But this truck has about met it's match with the rust.