Thread: Aftermarket dipsticks

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what about a little grease on the O rings? or even vasaline. But, I have no experience with aftermkt O- ring'd dipsticks. That's just a thought.

Originally Posted by Matt167

what about a little grease on the O rings? or even vasaline. But, I have no experience with aftermkt O- ring'd dipsticks. That's just a thought.

Matt - the OEM O-rings were too small in cross section(1/16), the next(3/32), evidently still too small so now, if I ever reinstall the Lokar, I'll try a 3rd size(1/8) cross section. Any grease - maybe for assembly if needed, but ATF would dissolve it and then - leak.

Now, with saying that, gotta go put it together, fill it and see if it drools from some where else

It has been a month since I installed the new dipstick along with the 4 quarts of (re)filtered ATF which means the level is well above the transmission dipstick hole. The floor/drip pan are still dry. I haven't driven the car yet (back yard/front of shop snow just disappeared this week) but that to me is a good sign. A very minor, 1-2 drips in 4 months, from the front timing cover is the only thing left marking this cars spot.

Now, coffee break is over and back to the body realignment project

Sounds like you nailed it at last Dave, good news mate