If you have access to compressed air, just blow around the dipstick before
removing it. If not, clean the area as best you can with either a rag or
small brush. Don't worry too much about it. The O-ring should bring
most of the dirt with it. Any that gets into the trans will be caught by
the filter.
Seems there is also a tall rubber seal available from trans part retailers
that fit in the dipstick hole and don't need the o-ring on the tube.
Either should be fine.
Tip ---- if you get a new o-ring (or the other seal), be sure to put a
little ATF or petroleum jelly on it/in it before installing it. Be careful
to not cut it during installation. Really pretty simple fix.
Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Dan Kramarsky
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:16 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Tranny dipstick tube seal R&R
>
>
> ok, so its not fixed. it still leaks. i will settle up with my
> mechanic later.
>
> Gonna handle this repair myself. ( yes, i should have done this in the
> first place )
>
> Seems wet at base of dipstick tube. And the tube seems to be a tad loose
> where enters
> the case.
>
> Right now I need to know how do I replace the tiny o-ring at the base of
> the dipstick
> tube.
>
> I found the o-ring for just $ 0.11 at rockauto.com
>
> Parhaps someone can double-check my part number: O-Ring #52107671
>
> Since I cant wait for rockaout to send I just go to stealership and get
> it.
>
>
> What I am worried about is having something ( dirt ) fall into hole when I
> remove the
> tube.
>
> HELP!
>
>
> -dan
>
>
>
>
>
> Dan K.
>
> Vehicle: 1992 Dakota Club Cab LE Color: Two-tone silver Engine:
> 5.2L EFI
> Options: A/C, Cruise, PS, PB, PW, PL, 3.55 gear, 46RH, tinted rear
> slider.
> Mods: Home-brew CAI, March Performance pulley set, K&N Filters, 180* T-
> stat, relocated IAT, DynoMax Super Turbo Exhaust Kit, Hi-Flow Cat,
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