Couple Qs
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Cross-Country
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Youre talking about the lower dipstick tube that goes into trans case?
As i understand theres no O ring between lower and case
Scope Wizard
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the upper dipstick tube does use 'O' Ring where it goes into the lower tube.
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Yeah i got a new oring from the rebuilder
Guess im going to drain clean and use gasket sealer maker
maybe i need to do like Genscripter said and figure out a soft tube somehow
Scope Wizard
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Polysulfide sealer works very well..... but the whole tube assy needs to be in the correct placement while it cures.
I've seen some folks even wrap the lower tube with teflon tape too... not what I would want to do.
problem is there are a couple different size Diameter tubes depending on the transmission year.
I've seen some folks even wrap the lower tube with teflon tape too... not what I would want to do.
problem is there are a couple different size Diameter tubes depending on the transmission year.
Scope Wizard
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this is one of the aftermarket styles I was talking about ATS | Transmission Dipstick / Oil Fill Tube, 1989-2010 Ford Powerstroke with E4OD, 4R100, 5R110 Transmission
BUT again I don't think it just works in all applications. and they sure are proud of it too.
BUT again I don't think it just works in all applications. and they sure are proud of it too.
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It was properly sealed
i my tube was a bit bent and kinked
and i tried to tap the kink out with a ball peen a bit and right the tube
but then when i installed it
it didnt sit right
So i wrangled it into place (the tabs didnt line up, so i flexed it into doing so as best i could without rekinking the tube)
so it was my fault
i my tube was a bit bent and kinked
and i tried to tap the kink out with a ball peen a bit and right the tube
but then when i installed it
it didnt sit right
So i wrangled it into place (the tabs didnt line up, so i flexed it into doing so as best i could without rekinking the tube)
so it was my fault
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Right on
thanks for the link
but 90 is way too much for that
my rigs a fugly work/camping rig
ill just reseal it
thanks for the link
but 90 is way too much for that
my rigs a fugly work/camping rig
ill just reseal it
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No worries
the lower tube where its leaking is fine
The xmission rebuilder got back to me
I need to drain clean and reapply gasket sealer maker
my flexing the upper till it sat inline with the mounting spots definetly put force on the lower tube and i didnt think about it breaking the seal they put on
the lower tube where its leaking is fine
The xmission rebuilder got back to me
I need to drain clean and reapply gasket sealer maker
my flexing the upper till it sat inline with the mounting spots definetly put force on the lower tube and i didnt think about it breaking the seal they put on
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Right right
same reason i threw out what my game plan
as opposed to shutting what you had to say down
Its cool to be among others that look to help when and where they can
ive belonged to other forums....
Well im sure you know where that was gonna go
Im not trying to spout negativity on anyone so yeah
Ill let that be short
if you see this Genscripter
was the tube you replaced a polyurethane?
Or just the same rubber style we use for plumbing for the cooler
same reason i threw out what my game plan
as opposed to shutting what you had to say down
Its cool to be among others that look to help when and where they can
ive belonged to other forums....
Well im sure you know where that was gonna go
Im not trying to spout negativity on anyone so yeah
Ill let that be short
if you see this Genscripter
was the tube you replaced a polyurethane?
Or just the same rubber style we use for plumbing for the cooler
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From: California
You can see my improvised tube in my turbo upgrade video here: (the tranny tube is on the passenger side of the engine, not to be confused with the rear heater core hoses on the driver's side.)
Good to find out the great news. Getting a real tube is just better. No second guessing on the lengths.
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Yeah ill get to dealing with it shortly
Still not 100 sure what to clean off the atf with
Hope brake clean works
Edit: forgot to say his doghouse box was different from mine
So still looking for seal
Still not 100 sure what to clean off the atf with
Hope brake clean works
Edit: forgot to say his doghouse box was different from mine
So still looking for seal