How do I get the oil dipstick out? Fj62 redo (1 Viewer)

[Hammer45]

Pretty cheap. I wouldn't mess with the old one.

https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com/oem-parts/toyota-guide-oil-level-gag-1145261010

We that is definitely good to know. That gives me the freedom to whack it a bit harder.

 

[toy_tek]

I have a bare block here, the tube was bent/broken in transit after the machining process. Using a drift you could tap the tube out from the bottom w the pan off, at least thats how I'm going to do it.

 

[Hammer45]

Success!

Since it is available from Toyota, I hit it harder, used heat on the insertion point and PB Blaster then welded a tack onto the post to give the vice grips a surface to grip beneath and then whacked from below. I’ll place this in the freezer and heat the insertion point and maybe a thin coat of JB Weld to reinsert in the newer engine. Have I mentioned I’m retired and cheap and there is NO cash flow?!

Along the same line, how do we find part numbers these days? I used to look at the clickable diagrams on Toyota dealership sites but they changed a couple of years ago and I can’t seem to find those diagrams. I had used Serra Toyota online in Alabama because their guys are great but now I have to talk to someone.

Thanks for the feedback as I was really stuck and the advice was very valuable. Sorry for the rough start. D

 

[Hammer45]

I have a bare block here, the tube was bent/broken in transit after the machining process. Using a drift you could tap the tube out from the bottom w the pan off, at least thats how I'm going to do it.

Thanks man. That is helpful to know. My project hopefully doesn’t involve me removing my old pan and the new(er) one has a new sealed gasket so I’m hoping I don’t have to go there.

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

you porbably already figured this out, but I had to drive mine out with a pin punch from the sump side - yes, the pan has to come off, don't bend it while removing it, and replacing it has a somewhat specific sequence. there is a thread for pan and side cover installation that give play by play so you both don't futz it up, or have leaks when done.

 

[Hammer45]

you porbably already figured this out, but I had to drive mine out with a pin punch from the sump side - yes, the pan has to come off, don't bend it while removing it, and replacing it has a somewhat specific sequence. there is a thread for pan and side cover installation that give play by play so you both don't futz it up, or have leaks when done.

So glad I didn’t have to go that route. I used black fipg in a thin layer and tamped it back in with a soft piece of wood so as not to bend the flare end.