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Posted by: mepstein Jan 24 2021, 04:11 PM

I need to pack up a type 4 engine case for shipping. How do I remove the dipstick tube?
Thanks

Posted by: porschetub Jan 24 2021, 05:30 PM

Mark I think these are a press fit,not sure if you can easily remove then without damage to the tube....if you can remove them @ all ?

Posted by: GregAmy Jan 24 2021, 05:44 PM

I tried for my short block's trip to Cali. Couldn't get it out. So I packed around it very, very well and supported the engine on all sides...and FedEx clearly rolled the package through its warehouse, bending the tube.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 24 2021, 05:51 PM

Guys, thanks for the info. I'll just pack it carefully.

Posted by: iankarr Jan 24 2021, 06:28 PM

Tape a slightly longer block of wood to it

Posted by: mepstein Jan 24 2021, 06:40 PM

That’s what I was planning.

Posted by: VaccaRabite Jan 24 2021, 09:29 PM

I’ve removed the dipstick tube before on my engine. Lots of heat on the boss and tap it up using a block. Wasn’t easy. I was changing from the bus tube to the 914 tube.

In install I put the tube in the freezer and heated the hell out of the boss. Tapped the tube in no problem.
Zach