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Old 09-12-2011, 07:11 AM
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Get the forceps anyway. I hear they are good for other things too....not that I would know,
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
Get the forceps anyway. I hear they are good for other things too....not that I would know,
LMAO!

I need to keep an eye on this issue. I noticed that the yellow knob on my dipstick feels like it can break off anytime. Didn't really think about it until I read this thread.
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Old 09-12-2011, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lslavick
Got it out! Used a fine thread self taping screw. I was able to get it to grip into the rubber so I could pull it out. Thanks for all the great ideas!
That's an inventive solution! Good thinking.
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