Trans dipstick ?

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How are yall bolting the trans dipstick? My block has the hole blanked

[68GMCCustom]

maybe that's whats wrong with mine...didn't seem to line up. Figured I'd just need to do some bending... or something creative.

[Dustytrix]

I was able to bend the tab so that it would bolt onto the back of the head.

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

maybe that's whats wrong with mine...didn't seem to line up. Figured I'd just need to do some bending... or something creative.

You need a LS style 4L80E dipstick tube, & you need the factory style "double studded" bellhousing bolt & the 8x1.25mm nut.

[68GMCCustom]

Thanks clinebarger...this one's a Hughes steel tube dipstick. Definition shows - "Transmission Dipstick, Locking, Bellhousing Mount, Chevy, 4L80E"

Now that I know where it probably "should mount"...maybe I can inflict a bend or two in just the right spot to line up its single mount point. I'll need that stud and nut for it tho.

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Thanks clinebarger...this one's a Hughes steel tube dipstick. Definition shows - "Transmission Dipstick, Locking, Bellhousing Mount, Chevy, 4L80E"

Now that I know where it probably "should mount"...maybe I can inflict a bend or two in just the right spot to line up its single mount point. I'll need that stud and nut for it tho.

But it's not for a LS. GM is the only vendor that I know of with the correct stick & tube. 04 2500HD 6.0L would be the application.

Bending the Hughes mount again wont help...It's made to bolt to the missing bellhousing bolt.

[68GMCCustom]

oh wow...OK I'll look for an OEM setup. And I thought I was getting the right thing...dang.

so this one wouldn't be accurate either?

[suttoncurt]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

oh wow...OK I'll look for an OEM setup. And I thought I was getting the right thing...dang.

so this one wouldn't be accurate either?

So any more info on this subject ? I'm swapping a lq9 /4l80e into my 69 c-10 and didn't get a dipstick tube with my tranny . Thanks in advance !!

[BR3W CITY]

Cline is right...GM is the only one who does this right for the 4l80e. Most places will try to sell you the 4l60e stick, or a universal one. Almost no universal will work because 98% if them do not have the locking top, with exeptions like the REALLY expensive stainless ones from Lokar.

I ended up getting the dipstick tube from my gm dealer, although at the time he couldnt' find a dipstick in stock. I ended up modifying one from a 4l60, cut and welded to the right level. I will replace it this summer though, its a little ghetto. My dealer doesn't stock much, but he will usually give out the part #'s (he doesn't care much about customer retention lol) and I'll buy the stuff from gmpartsdirect or similar.

[suttoncurt]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Cline is right...GM is the only one who does this right for the 4l80e. Most places will try to sell you the 4l60e stick, or a universal one. Almost no universal will work because 98% if them do not have the locking top, with exeptions like the REALLY expensive stainless ones from Lokar.

I ended up getting the dipstick tube from my gm dealer, although at the time he couldnt' find a dipstick in stock. I ended up modifying one from a 4l60, cut and welded to the right level. I will replace it this summer though, its a little ghetto. My dealer doesn't stock much, but he will usually give out the part #'s (he doesn't care much about customer retention lol) and I'll buy the stuff from gmpartsdirect or similar.

great info !! Thanks for letting me know . I will look for the proper part number and make the order

[mcmlxix]

I bought a Lokar 4L80e dipstick in black.... Ended up buying a stock GM part. My truck isn't Lokar quality and with the factory heater box, I couldn't find a place I liked to mount the Lokar one... Stock part should work fine for me...
$24.24 15832205 Tube - dip stick tube
$31.28 15183801 Indicator - dip stick : New PN 15791230
$1.98 1259475 - Dipstick tube seal 4L80e
$2.63 15724226 - Stud

prices are from www.gmpartsdirect.com

[suttoncurt]

[QUOTE=mcmlxix;5875328]I bought a Lokar 4L80e dipstick in black.... Ended up buying a stock GM part. My truck isn't Lokar quality and with the factory heater box, I couldn't find a place I liked to mount the Lokar one... Stock part should work fine for me...
$24.24 15832205 Tube - dip stick tube
$31.28 15183801 Indicator - dip stick : New PN 15791230
$1.98 1259475 - Dipstick tube seal 4L80e
$2.63 15724226 - Stud

prices are from [url]www.gmpartsdirect.com

Yea - I went there yesterday and typed in that part number for the dip stick and it said indicator . I was thinking , indicator ??? Looks like i'm the dipstick now