installing trans dipstick tube ?
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From: Modesto, Ca
installing trans dipstick tube ? I'm currently installing a 4l60e in the ta and the problem is i didnt pull the old trans out a shop did so i got everything back in boxes. The dipstick tube doesnt have a rubber gromet on it and i didnt look in the hole in the trans to see if there was one in there so how exactly does the dipstick tube seal into the trans?
the trans is on jacks about ready to bolt up just wanna make sure this tube isn't gonna spray fluid everywhere when i fire it up...
the trans is on jacks about ready to bolt up just wanna make sure this tube isn't gonna spray fluid everywhere when i fire it up...
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It should have a grommet on it. If you cant see the area now, reach up there and try to feel for the grommet. You can also try sliding the tube down into the trans and feeling for the slight bump as it snugs into the trans.
If you need a grommet take the tube to VatoZone and try to find a pack of grommets in the "Help!" boxes or whatnot that looks like it will work on the tube. Once the tube is in properly dont forget to secure it to the engine in the proper location so it doesnt blow outta there under a high pressure spike or something.
If you need a grommet take the tube to VatoZone and try to find a pack of grommets in the "Help!" boxes or whatnot that looks like it will work on the tube. Once the tube is in properly dont forget to secure it to the engine in the proper location so it doesnt blow outta there under a high pressure spike or something.
Thread Starter
Launching!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 295
Likes: 0
From: Modesto, Ca
It should have a grommet on it. If you cant see the area now, reach up there and try to feel for the grommet. You can also try sliding the tube down into the trans and feeling for the slight bump as it snugs into the trans.
If you need a grommet take the tube to VatoZone and try to find a pack of grommets in the "Help!" boxes or whatnot that looks like it will work on the tube. Once the tube is in properly dont forget to secure it to the engine in the proper location so it doesnt blow outta there under a high pressure spike or something.
If you need a grommet take the tube to VatoZone and try to find a pack of grommets in the "Help!" boxes or whatnot that looks like it will work on the tube. Once the tube is in properly dont forget to secure it to the engine in the proper location so it doesnt blow outta there under a high pressure spike or something.
Yeah, when i drop it, i try to leave the tube attached to the block and just drop the trans out. Then when you jack it back into place just guide the tube into the hole. It can be a pain trying to hold 100 things at once.
I understand you didn't have this option, just keep it in mind for next time.
I understand you didn't have this option, just keep it in mind for next time.
