Transmission Dipstick tube
September 1st, 2018, 7:02 PM
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Transmission Dipstick tube
Hi. I'm working on a 1984 Chevy G30 Hi cube van that sat a very long time. Right now I need to change the transmission dipstick tube. (TH400 trans) The original goes all the way to up under the hood, and is around 60 inches long.
Here's my question: Would it matter if I replace it with a much shorter tube (and stick)? I would have to check the level from under the doghouse, but that's no big deal. I ask because I've searched hard and I cant find an original replacement part. Should I just go with a short one that the parts house says it will fit my vehicle?
Thanks for your input
Chuck
1984 Chevy G30 Hi-cube 350 gas engine
Here's my question: Would it matter if I replace it with a much shorter tube (and stick)? I would have to check the level from under the doghouse, but that's no big deal. I ask because I've searched hard and I cant find an original replacement part. Should I just go with a short one that the parts house says it will fit my vehicle?
Thanks for your input
Chuck
1984 Chevy G30 Hi-cube 350 gas engine
September 2nd, 2018, 1:30 PM
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Yes, no problem there. This vehicle has a van front end; I will have to open the doghouse (engine cover) to reach the dipstick, but that's not something I will need to do often.
What I am hearing is that the original long tube is for convenience sake and that the short one will be accurate if I dont mind having to open the doghouse.
What I am hearing is that the original long tube is for convenience sake and that the short one will be accurate if I dont mind having to open the doghouse.
