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Apr 12, 2005 | 01:20 PM

orange98ta

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dipstick tube.......

I have to put in a dipstick tube, and was wondering ,whats the easiest way to put one in? if ne one knows an easy way please let me know.
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Chad

Apr 12, 2005 | 03:28 PM

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Your probably going to have to drop the rear of the trans to get to the bolt on the back of the head that holds the dipstick in place. Thats the easiest way. You might be able to remove the bolt with out lowering the trans, I was able to, barely. You'll need a long extension, & a wiggle tail. One the bolt is gone the rest is just trying to manuver (spelling) the dipstick tube out of there. Getting it around the fire wall is a pain. Just take your time & work with it.

Good luck!

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Apr 12, 2005 | 03:51 PM

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you have to remove that before dropping the tranny. Unless you mean removing the ds and the crossmember so the back of it drops down some.. Its not really that hard to get to. Just takes the right tools like he said. Took me maybe 5 mintues to get it...

Apr 13, 2005 | 08:47 PM

orange98ta

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thanks for the help guys i'll give it a shot

Apr 13, 2005 | 09:20 PM

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I literally just finished replacing mine not too long ago. just dropped the tailshaft of the tranny down, used about 24" in extentions, and a universal swivel came right off.