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Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327219] Sun, 17 December 2017 15:52 Go to next message
Scott Nutter is currently offline  Scott Nutter   United States
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While changing spark plugs today, I broke off the top loop portion of the tranny dipstick right above the cap.
Is this reparable? Will it take a weld? Or JB weld? Or other ideas.
I'm also up for buying a new one, but I don't think they are available new.
Thanks, Scott.

Scott Nutter 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI Houston, Texas

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Re: Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327220 is a reply to message #327219] Sun, 17 December 2017 15:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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If it's metal it should weld OK.
Not like the dipstick in my '05 Dodge Magnum. Plastic at the top that gets cooked by the heat and the handle comes off in your hand.

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Re: Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327223 is a reply to message #327219] Sun, 17 December 2017 16:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CEdey is currently offline  CEdey   Canada
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Indeed, the dipstick will take a weld and continue to do its task. I suffered the same issue three years back, took the dipstick to a welding shop and had it welded. No issues since.
Regardless, enjoy the day.

Colin Edey 1978 Royale 'Rusty' Manny Power Drive Transmission

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Re: Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327226 is a reply to message #327223] Sun, 17 December 2017 19:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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Yes, the dipstick can be welded. I took mine to a pro. Didn't trust my own abilities on that one. IF you can find a replacement, it won't be cheap.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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Re: Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327227 is a reply to message #327219] Sun, 17 December 2017 20:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Scott Nutter is currently offline  Scott Nutter   United States
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Thanks,
To the welding shop then.
Scott

Scott Nutter 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI Houston, Texas

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Re: [GMCnet] Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327235 is a reply to message #327227] Sun, 17 December 2017 21:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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This part is hard to replace,please do not discard them.
We do have the Front reach trans tube kit.


On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 6:25 PM, Scott Nutter wrote:

> Thanks,
> To the welding shop then.
> Scott
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> Scott Nutter
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> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
> Houston, Texas
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Re: [GMCnet] Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327236 is a reply to message #327235] Sun, 17 December 2017 21:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Proper name, Remote Transmission tube assembly.

On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 7:06 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:

> This part is hard to replace,please do not discard them.
> We do have the Front reach trans tube kit.
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 6:25 PM, Scott Nutter
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks,
>> To the welding shop then.
>> Scott
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
>> final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
>>
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> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327259 is a reply to message #327227] Mon, 18 December 2017 12:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mike Kelley is currently offline  Mike Kelley   United States
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Hey Jim K.
I need to order 2 of those remote transmission tube assemblies - please send to my Tx. address and charge my cc on file.
Thanks,
Mike Kelley
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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> On Dec 17, 2017, at 8:25 PM, Scott Nutter wrote:
>
> Thanks,
> To the welding shop then.
> Scott
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
> Houston, Texas
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327260 is a reply to message #327259] Mon, 18 December 2017 12:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Mike,
Tks for the order, I'll have it processed.

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Mike Kelley wrote:

> Hey Jim K.
> I need to order 2 of those remote transmission tube assemblies - please
> send to my Tx. address and charge my cc on file.
> Thanks,
> Mike Kelley
> Mike/The Corvair a holic
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 17, 2017, at 8:25 PM, Scott Nutter wrote:
>>
>> Thanks,
>> To the welding shop then.
>> Scott
>> --
>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
> final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Transmission fluid dipstick-repairable? [message #327261 is a reply to message #327260] Mon, 18 December 2017 13:25 Go to previous message
Mike Kelley is currently offline  Mike Kelley   United States
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YOU are a good man - Charlie Brown - I mean Can O Tomatas!!!
Thanks Jim,
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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> On Dec 18, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
> Mike,
> Tks for the order, I'll have it processed.
>
>> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Mike Kelley wrote:
>>
>> Hey Jim K.
>> I need to order 2 of those remote transmission tube assemblies - please
>> send to my Tx. address and charge my cc on file.
>> Thanks,
>> Mike Kelley
>> Mike/The Corvair a holic
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Dec 17, 2017, at 8:25 PM, Scott Nutter wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> To the welding shop then.
>>> Scott
>>> --
>>> Scott Nutter
>>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
>> final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>>> Houston, Texas
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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