BobBeery Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just pulled the transmission dip stick for the first time on my 90 Dolphin with V6. When I tried to put it back in it stopped halfway down. Then I tried rotating it half a turn and inserting again. This time it met resistance at the halfway point but still went in but still not all the way. It stopped with about 3-4 inches to go. Firm pressure did nothing so I stopped and checked things. The dip stick has two twists in it. One twist is a quarter turn spread smoothly and evenly over most of the length beginning just below the V bend and ending just above the highest hot notch, The other twist is a very sharp one-eighth turn halfway between the hot and cold notches. This is spread over less than a quarter inch of length. Are these twists supposed to be there? Or is the twist preventing a necessary bending? I am used to dip sticks that are flat the whole length. My instincts tell me to get two pair of pliers and remove the twists but I don't know that much so am asking before doing. I plan a three hour drive in two days. Note: it is after 8pm so I can't just call a repair shop and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Don't remove any twists. I don't have a V6 but from everything I've heard those twists are supposed to be there. Pain to get it back in but there is a way. Wait until someone else with a V6 answers. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBeery Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I found a way. Instead of pushing on the end loop I push just above the tube, move it at most a quarter of an inch at a time until it eases past whatever was the problem. I repeated this a couple of times to make sure that the first was not just luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVdaytrader Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I found a way. Instead of pushing on the end loop I push just above the tube, move it at most a quarter of an inch at a time until it eases past whatever was the problem. I repeated this a couple of times to make sure that the first was not just luck. That's the only way I am able to get the dipstik back in on my 89 3vze!...it is the hardest to reach and get back in of any vehicle I ever owned!!...I swear every time I check it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 you guys are making it a lot harder than it has to be. the length & flexibility of the dipstick prevents the brute force method. when you pull it out note the orientation of the loop on the end - when you re-insert use that same orientation, The catch that holds it in interferes some - may have to hold it back some. feed the dipstick in bit by bit gripping it just above neck opening and feed it in bit by bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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