mpoore 26 #1 Posted October 26, 2023 I am starting a tear down of a K532. It seems that the dipstick tube is stuck. I believe it is friction fit as I cannot see a set screw. I tried vise-grips to attempt to get it to break loose, but I was reluctant to try too hard to avoid damage. Any tips on removing it? The exhaust bolts are stuck as well. Rather than breaking them and drilling them out, I was thinking about using a torch after removing the head. I figure it should not damage anything as the block is iron. Perhaps overdoing it could do something to the valves or springs. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpoore 26 #2 Posted October 26, 2023 I may have answered my own question about the dipstick tube. I found an ebay listing of a tube like mine. The photo shows that the end is threaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #3 Posted October 26, 2023 I broke the the tab off the block the exhaust bolted to. Take you time use lots of juice. I had to fashion a J bolt to hold the exhaust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
