didpstick tube removal

[duanes7]

Anyone successfully remove the trans dipstick tube? I've tried a number of different sized and angled wrenches and sockets and can't seem to get a good purchase nor any turning on the bracket stud nut. I spent 4 hours on this and it's still not loose... What a PITA!

What tool did you use?

What size is the nut?

 

[1997chevydriver]

Pretty sure its a 10mm socket that is needed.

Sent from somewhere in MN

 

[FastOrange]

I believe its just one bolt, 10MM I think.

Sent from my Igloo

 

[TylerZ281500]

10 mm socket then reach down as far as you can and tug it out,

 

[duanes7]

Which tools? It seemed that an offset wrench cut down to about 5 inches in length would have worked.
I tried a regular bent box end wrench but the angle couldn't get behind the tube to the nut...
I tried an offset wrench but it was too long to turn....
I tried a regular 3/8 drive ratchet but the shallow socket it too short as the stud head sticks out the end and a deepwell is too deep to get over the stud...
I even tried a Kobalt 3/8 drive wrench with and adjustable angle head and sockets that would let the stud pass thru but couldn't get enough leverage to get the bolt loose...
I ended up taking this off from the bottom as part of the full transmission removal.

 

[1997chevydriver]

Oh the Trans dipstick........ That's another beast entirely......

Sent from somewhere in MN

 

[TylerZ281500]

yea shouldve specified lol

 

[94Sierra4x4]

We are in the transmission section boys.. lol

 

[TylerZ281500]

We are in the transmission section boys.. lol

honestly i dont even look at what sections im in i just read the titles.

 

[1997chevydriver]

We are in the transmission section boys.. lol

not obvious in tapatalk..... Sorry it may be either 15 mm or 5/8 i know on mine i used a normal wrench

Sent from somewhere in MN