inlet manifold removal (dipstick)

[andylep]

hi there can anybody help me i am removing the inlet manifold the only thing that i can see that is stopping it coming out is the dipstick tube i have undone the bolt but cannot pull it out anyone got any ideas

thanks

 

[andavaka]

Thats sounds tricky.

 

[142 TPL]

I had the same problem with my C270 I had to remove the dipstick tube with the manifold

 

[Buffers]

Had the same problem but with a bit of twisting and pulling managed to remove it. It will come out.

 

[andylep]

thanks guys finally got there in the end needed quite a bit of pulling and twisting