Tranny dipstick always pops out.

CRDMiller · **Posted:** Mon May 12, 2008 10:25 pm

As the subject says, every time i check my oil, the tranny dipstick is consistently unseated or outright 1-2 inches out of the hole, what gives? Should i just slap some tape on that sucker?

Kinda feels like the dipstick is acting like a spring and maby it just gets banged around and out she slips.

fastRob · **Posted:** Mon May 12, 2008 10:29 pm

I believe that the vent in your transmission is clogged.
The vent was probably installed at manufacture improperly and is now clogged.
I invoke the great and mighty Gmctd as the source in case I am wrong blame him, if correct,.. well....blame him anyway.

Zonie · **Posted:** Mon May 12, 2008 10:41 pm

Took mine in under warranty. Mechanic said dip stick should have a lock on it: Not well designed for diesel vibrations. He crimped something and called it good. 3K miles since all is OK.

Herk · **Posted:** Tue May 13, 2008 1:07 am

Many post ago a member mentioned about putting a small bend in the dip stick several inches below the handle that solved that problem about a year ago

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Tue May 13, 2008 10:04 pm

Been having the same problem.I use a ty-rap.

baddabing · **Posted:** Tue May 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Mine is doing the same thing.....I was wondering why as well. I will put a bend in the dipstick and see if it works.

Thanks !

Uffe · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 2:25 am

Don't do anything to that dipstick. It's not necessary. Since the dipstick is curved along its way up, the joint in the middle acts as a spring and will unwind when under vibration. Pull all of the dipstick up (the whole 5 feet of it) and turn it 180degrees and put it back in. This way it will stay where it is supposed to be because the joint is allowed to open up instead of bending the dipstick in the curve it follows.

I had the same problem 6 months ago, but after turning the dipstick I have none.

Herk · **Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 9:44 am

Uffe
Just asking a question since you are in Europe don't you have a different transmission than we do in the States?

Uffe · **Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 1:25 pm

Herk wrote:

Uffe
Just asking a question since you are in Europe don't you have a different transmission than we do in the States?

I've got a 545RFE transmission all right. Differences are that my 03 doesn't have a VGT, doesn't have electrically controlled EGR, has an air-proof fuel filter head, 4.1 diff ratio, 70l fuel tank (78 on 05/US models) and I have no electric fan on my CAC.

KJ Ash · **Posted:** Sat May 17, 2008 2:18 am

I had the same problem and took it to my guys who replaced the dipstick but the problem remained. They ended up calling the states and they said to extend the breather (what the dipstick goes into) of which they did and it has been fine ever since..... fingers crossed.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Sat May 17, 2008 3:11 am

Am I the only one laughing at the title of this thread?

JIMMY JEEP · **Posted:** Sat May 17, 2008 5:23 am

Dont start me off on that road SirSam my warped sense of humour picked it up straight away . My Tranny's dipstick keeps popping out ,suitable reply "Buy your Tranny some more secure underwear may i suggest a double gusset".Sorry i did warn you guys anything posted with Tranny trouble ,my tranny wont go down,tranny is stuck,tranny is stiff ect .Can we please call it a transmission and save yourself from a mad englishmans ramblings.I cant help it its an affliction :shock:

Uffe · **Posted:** Sat May 17, 2008 5:30 am

LOL you guys :lol:

Warped humor indeed - had it been my native language I would've commented on it straight away as well

CRDMiller · **Posted:** Sun May 18, 2008 4:27 pm

Ok, transsexual jokes aside :roll:

, i have located what appears to be the breather tube for the t-case, and have been unable to locate similar that terminates into the transmission.

Is there a thread with information about breather tube locations, and possibly advice on breather extension? If i'm going to pull it to check, I may as well extend em all.

For now i just d-taped the dipstick in place. I suspect that in the past it would simply catch on the engine cover, witch now adorns the wall in my living room. In hindsight, if the breather is indeed clogged, taping the dipstick in place may have been a bad idea.

Thanks for your help!

Tranny dipstick always pops out.

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