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jsbgump · 06-30-2012, 08:21 PM

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

68GMCCustom · 06-30-2012, 10:06 PM

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 · 07-01-2012, 07:31 PM

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

clinebarger · 07-01-2012, 08:05 PM

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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 · 07-02-2012, 09:20 PM

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 · 07-02-2012, 11:00 PM

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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 · 07-02-2012, 11:24 PM

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 · 02-07-2013, 04:42 PM

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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 · 02-07-2013, 07:13 PM

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 · 02-07-2013, 07:23 PM

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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 · 02-08-2013, 04:06 AM

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 · 02-08-2013, 12:30 PM

[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

06-30-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
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06-30-2012, 10:06 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Trans dipstick ? 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. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-01-2012, 07:31 PM	#3
Dustytrix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Petal,Ms. Posts: 428	Re: Trans dipstick ? I was able to bend the tab so that it would bolt onto the back of the head.

07-02-2012, 09:20 PM	#5
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Trans dipstick ? 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. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-02-2012, 11:24 PM	#7
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Trans dipstick ? 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? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

02-07-2013, 07:13 PM	#9
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Trans dipstick ? 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. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-08-2013, 04:06 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Trans dipstick ? 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 __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE Last edited by mcmlxix; 02-08-2013 at 04:28 AM.

02-08-2013, 12:30 PM	#12
suttoncurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Amity AR Posts: 124	Re: Trans dipstick ? [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



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