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brucepick
11-10-2007, 05:55 PM
Pulling the auto tranny dipstick is a good way to get dirty.
One solution is to break off the clip that holds the top of the stick in place.
I don't like breaking things - besides it might leak fluid which would be bad.

This cord lets you release the clip without getting dirty.
I used a bit of old window screening retainer cord but use whatever you have handy.

This goes on the spring clip at top of dipstick tube:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z11/brucepick/TransDipstickPuller01a.jpg

Here's the other end tied to a fat hose:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z11/brucepick/TransDipstickPuller02a.jpg

It ain't rocket science, but I should have done this years ago.
500dollar744ti
11-10-2007, 06:00 PM
too much ghettoness? why not just operate the dipstick properly?
740Weapon
11-10-2007, 06:00 PM
my clips all came broken.

never had a tube move or leak.

not a bad idea though.
boosted
11-10-2007, 06:08 PM
just give it a good yank.. you dont need to use the clip
brucepick
11-10-2007, 06:10 PM
You guys maybe go to work wearing T-shirts.
I gotta look professional there.
And I don't want to just yank and bust it.

Sheeeesh.
Acid8000
11-10-2007, 06:24 PM
I think its cool. Get a standard tranny thou...
Jordan
11-10-2007, 07:04 PM
Well this is a case of solving the problem, not the cause. Fix the leaks and keep your engine bay clean instead so you dont get dirty simply pulling a dipstick.
Volvit
11-10-2007, 07:52 PM
keep your engine bay clean instead so you dont get dirty simply pulling a dipstick.


:cool:werd.
Nick
11-11-2007, 12:12 AM
I never realized there was an auto tranny dipstick problem.
boosted
11-11-2007, 12:31 AM
I never realized there was an auto tranny dipstick problem.

the problem is that its connected to an auto tranny...
242Bleek
11-11-2007, 01:03 AM
the problem is that its connected to an auto tranny...

Tru dat, auto trannies are for diesels and 7 sec supras.
Classic 240
11-11-2007, 01:08 AM
Get a 90+ dipstick/tube at jy; its about 2" taller.
BottleOfSmoke
11-11-2007, 01:29 AM
Fix the leaks and keep your engine bay clean instead so you dont get dirty simply pulling a dipstick.

Pff, and get rid of that protective layer of baked on oils? That's rust-proofing, son!
tequila_gundam_no_chaser
11-11-2007, 02:02 AM
i just carry a pair of gloves that stay under the hood.....
boosted
11-11-2007, 06:25 AM
Get a 90+ dipstick/tube at jy; its about 2" taller.

well, it would appear that in 1990.. volvo pulled its head out of its ass

240's styling
740's styling
larger rods
exhaust manifolds
plastic quality
auto tranny dipsticks
The Soviet Union (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Union) apologizes for the Katyn Massacre (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katyn_Massacre).

damn. that was a big year.
242Bleek
11-11-2007, 07:25 AM
well, it would appear that in 1990.. volvo pulled its head out of its ass

240's styling
740's styling
larger rods
exhaust manifolds
plastic quality
auto tranny dipsticks
The Soviet Union (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Union) apologizes for the Katyn Massacre (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katyn_Massacre).

damn. that was a big year.

Don't forget it was the year yours truly was born;-)
boosted
11-11-2007, 02:58 PM
Don't forget it was the year yours truly was born;-)

HOLY CRAP YOU COULD BE MY KID!!

J/K i was born in 86
YLD244
11-11-2007, 07:29 PM
yeah thats just another thing that looks ghetto.
just degrease your engine bay.
Dan242tic
11-11-2007, 07:32 PM
HOLY CRAP YOU COULD BE MY KID!!

J/K i was born in 86

Holy crap, you could be my kid!!!!
I was born in '57. In fact my son was born in 1986