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CEE1NG_RED · 01-14-2011, 03:41 AM

My transmission dipstick tube is wobbling when I check the level, how do I fix this or tighten it?? Novice @ hand...

dave2953 · 01-14-2011, 03:52 AM

Is there a bolt that secures it? If so, check to see that it's tight. Also, it should have an o-ring that fits around the base of the tube and gives it a secure fit to the transmission. What kind of transmission is it?

CEE1NG_RED · 01-14-2011, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dave2953

Is there a bolt that secures it? If so, check to see that it's tight. Also, it should have an o-ring that fits around the base of the tube and gives it a secure fit to the transmission. What kind of transmission is it?

I have no clue what tranny it is...I believe it's stock. I'm the 3rd owner, just purchased it a week ago for $2400.

timber rattlesnake · 01-14-2011, 04:11 AM

well its automatic if u want easy fix but redneck at heart jerk pan and tube replace o-ring and the reaseon for jerking the pan is this cut stick to taper bottom edge of tube slightly works great for keeping water out of 4x4 trannys as well

Tx Firefighter · 01-14-2011, 07:49 AM

There is a tab with a bolt hole welded to the tube. It is secured with one of the engine to trans bolts. It sounds like someone has unbolted it in the past.

CEE1NG_RED · 01-14-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by timber rattlesnake

well its automatic if u want easy fix but redneck at heart jerk pan and tube replace o-ring and the reaseon for jerking the pan is this cut stick to taper bottom edge of tube slightly works great for keeping water out of 4x4 trannys as well

huh?? What did you say? You lost me there...

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

There is a tab with a bolt hole welded to the tube. It is secured with one of the engine to trans bolts. It sounds like someone has unbolted it in the past.

I see... I guess I'll be checking the tranny area tomorrow. Thank you.

01-14-2011, 03:41 AM	#1
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Dip stick tube loose...HELP! My transmission dipstick tube is wobbling when I check the level, how do I fix this or tighten it?? Novice @ hand...

01-14-2011, 03:52 AM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Dip stick tube loose...HELP! Is there a bolt that secures it? If so, check to see that it's tight. Also, it should have an o-ring that fits around the base of the tube and gives it a secure fit to the transmission. What kind of transmission is it? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

01-14-2011, 04:11 AM	#4
timber rattlesnake Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cookeville,tn Posts: 4	Re: Dip stick tube loose...HELP! well its automatic if u want easy fix but redneck at heart jerk pan and tube replace o-ring and the reaseon for jerking the pan is this cut stick to taper bottom edge of tube slightly works great for keeping water out of 4x4 trannys as well

01-14-2011, 07:49 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Dip stick tube loose...HELP! There is a tab with a bolt hole welded to the tube. It is secured with one of the engine to trans bolts. It sounds like someone has unbolted it in the past. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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