Trans Dipstick install - Lokar 36" 6l80e
11-14-2010, 10:58 AM
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Trans Dipstick install - Lokar 36" 6l80e I finally got around to installing this. The extra length compared to the 24" allowed it to be routed neatly and cleanly, far from the headers. Greg@paceperformance.com supplied it at a great price and had it to me very fast.
To address a previous concern about it coming out of the tranny, I made a custom bracket (pictured) to hold it in. after routing of the tube I used an existing bolt to mount the top/handle. It took about an hour of actual work not including waiting for paint to dry on the bracket. I'm Happy with it.
It took a bit if persuasion to route the tube, but the nice thing is it can be routed like a hose and you just have to avoid sharp 90* bends. It is long enough to be mounted in several locations under the hood. I just mounted it in a way that would not have required custom bracket because I used an existing bolt. You could easily make one and with hardware store parts. I may still relocate it if need be. BTW, The tranny is already full and fluid looks good. Glad to finally have a dipstick.
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To address a previous concern about it coming out of the tranny, I made a custom bracket (pictured) to hold it in. after routing of the tube I used an existing bolt to mount the top/handle. It took about an hour of actual work not including waiting for paint to dry on the bracket. I'm Happy with it.
It took a bit if persuasion to route the tube, but the nice thing is it can be routed like a hose and you just have to avoid sharp 90* bends. It is long enough to be mounted in several locations under the hood. I just mounted it in a way that would not have required custom bracket because I used an existing bolt. You could easily make one and with hardware store parts. I may still relocate it if need be. BTW, The tranny is already full and fluid looks good. Glad to finally have a dipstick.
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12-22-2010, 11:55 AM
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There is a hole in the tranny where it goes that comes with a removable plug installed. The only fabrication was the black bracket to hold it in as shown in the second picture. It originally just stuck in the hole. Didn't seem tight enough, hence the bracket. You could probably just use some zip ties if you wanted to make it easier.
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