The motor-to-trans bolt that holds the dipstick tube in place might be hard to reach. You will only need about 4-5 quarts of Dexron if you just drop the pan. 2. Remove the container used to catch the used transmission fluid from under the vehicle. Use a new gasket when you replace the pan (gasket usually comes with a filter kit).
6. Remove the filler tube (1) and seal (2) from the transmission.Īllow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.ġ. Install a new seal (2) into the transmission case. 5. Position an appropriate container under the transmission. The tube houses the dipstick and provides a way to check your fluid level and condition. 4. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission filler tube area. The automatic transmission (AT) tube and dipstick measures the level of transmission fluid. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. refer to vehicle lifting. Check the fluid when the trans is warm because trans fluid expands with heat and you want to make sure you don't overfill. 2. Remove the nut (3) securing the filler tube to the secondary AIR stud (2). Take out your transmission dipstick (make sure it is not the oil dipstick) put a funnel in the tube and add the trans fluid.
Both seals aren't going to fit at the same time. The other uses a top-hat seal (also shown) which fits the other type of dipstick. One has an o-ring on it (yours) which seals in a groove in the case. Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacementġ. Remove the filler tube indicator. Stop There are two different types of dipstick tubes for 350 transmissions. This photo shows the location of the DipStick on the Jaguar XJ8 - XK8.Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube: Service and Repair
The deal is that you get the Prototype for free once I install the first Classic Dip Stick on your car.Ĭhecking the fluid level looks the traditional DipStick. I have enough components and tooling that I can custom make a Classic Dip Stick for your Audi, Jaguar, Bentley, or Aston Martin. If not enough of the old tube sticks out of the oil pan to allow a tool to grip it, a tool called an 'Easy-Out' can be used to extract the stub. Models Available - Ship in 5 days from Receipt of Order.ġ998 to 2001 BMW 740i & 740il with 5HP24 Transmissionġ998 to 2003 Jaguar XJ8 with 5HP24 Transmissionġ997 to 2003 Jaguar XK8 with 5HP24 Transmissionġ998 to 2001 BMW 540i with 5HP24 Transmissionġ993 to 1997 BMW 740i & 740il with 5HP30 TransmissionĪny car with a ZF Transmission that does not have a Dip Stick. To help get the fluid into the Transmission and Check the fluid level and condition, I have developed a " Classic Dip Stick ". With Normal Driving, in a Sport Sedan, which is mildly aggressive, the fluid should be changed at each 60,000 miles. The Biggest Maintenance Challenge in these Transmissions is changing the fluid.
I tried to pull/twist the damn thing out of the block and ended up tearing it in half. had the frame on a jack stand for extra beer gut clearance. Get the end over the valve cover and then you just need a little elbow power to insert the tube into the top of the transmission. I like the top one best (though the hose is easily kinked), but the middle one is a good trade-off for price and function. Before starting, make sure you have some extra transmission fluid or a clean container to reuse what you drain. The donor motor is a fullsize van, and it has a different dipstick tube (amongst many other things). Feed the replacement tube in from the bottom. Instructions for installing the transmission dipstick tube. Release fill plug cap then remove it from passenger side of transmission. Please verify your vehicle’s transmission model and check that proper tube routing and mounting location can be achieved in your vehicle. From years of experience, it was learned that the fluid did last longer than ordinary ATF, but it wasn't lasting a Lifetime. finally got around to prepping a motor to put in my '97 Jimmy. long dipstick tube (braided hose), which may fit other vehicles with 8L90E. The 5 Speed Automatic Transmission from ZF was initially marketed as having a " Lifetime Fluid ".