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.
thanks
Chad

 

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!

 

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...

 

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

 

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.

 

i can get to it i just can't manage to wiggle it out it gets caught either on the firewall,head,or header......

 

how much is a new dipstick and do i have to go to the dealer to get one?