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Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/28/09 11:19 PM
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For some reason, my CRT dipstick tube doesn't want to seal with this latest engine swap. I never really cared for the design of this, it just seems like the rubber seal was WAY to big for the hole and the tube just kinda smooshed it in there, but somehow it sealed....until now, when I put the engine in tonight. I got it bolted to the bellhousing and it's just not doing it. Is there any other tube out there that'll work with this, or any ideas?
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
[Re: Dustedu]
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05/28/09 11:33 PM
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Having never seen the CRT part I am gonna assume the seal he is using is the GM grommet. If so they need to be replaced occasionally. If it is a long "grommet" then just go to the parts store and pivk up a Chevy dipstick tube seal. Pretty common part. This is the GM part 
Last edited by Al_Alguire; 05/28/09 11:36 PM.
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
[Re: Dustedu]
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05/29/09 12:48 AM
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i had to bolt my dipstick to the mid plate, wouldnt fit behind the bolt and the sheild, just bent the tab around a bit and bolted thruogh the mid plate.
Somehow missed this post...anyways, don't have a mid plate.
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 12:56 AM
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Pat, i run one with no problems. common problem ive seen on cars ive wrenched on is they do not put the rubber seal in the trans hole first then lube the dip stick and slide it in, they have tryed to install the dip stick with the seal on the tube and it doesnt want to seat in all the way into the trans hole and leak. and a little  to make it fit with a sheild   Bondo
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 02:19 AM
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Pat, i run one with no problems.
common problem ive seen on cars ive wrenched on is they do not put the rubber seal in the trans hole first then lube the dip stick and slide it in, they have tryed to install the dip stick with the seal on the tube and it doesnt want to seat in all the way into the trans hole and leak.
and a little to make it fit with a sheild
Bondo
I've had the CRT dipstick that was made for the CSR shield on my dartSport and it fit perfect. I tried the LOKAR and it was the absolute biggest piece of crap I ever bought. 
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
[Re: modelmakerinc]
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05/29/09 08:14 AM
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I agree Lokar tubes are junk and try putting fluid in them what a joke.As far as the boots installed correctly they hardly ever leak.
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 12:23 PM
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I hated my Lokar dipstick too Pat. Putting fluid in was difficult, and in my car the dipstick was located just below that ridge that runs across the firewall. Busted my knuckles every time I pulled the stick. I would get a new grommet and try Bob's suggestion.
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 03:56 PM
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No problems with my Lokar dipstick. CHIP
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 04:10 PM
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Here's me trying to put my dipstick in with the CSR shield in place   finally in  ,,,oh yeah I forgot the 
What? i dont get it? Mine slides right in in the stock position.is your engine set back?
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 04:16 PM
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Here's me trying to put my dipstick in with the CSR shield in place finally in ,,,oh yeah I forgot the
is your engine set back?
stock location, it would hit the shield hard before it would come even close to bolting to the bell housing, a little tweeking and I got it to work, I don't think they clearance the shield enough or a big enough cut out for a tube at time's.
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 04:23 PM
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Here's me trying to put my dipstick in with the CSR shield in place finally in ,,,oh yeah I forgot the
is your engine set back?
stock location, it would hit the shield hard before it would come even close to bolting to the bell housing, a little tweeking and I got it to work, I don't think they clearance the shield enough or a big enough cut out for a tube at time's.
I must of got the one good shield they cut right,as all I had to do was to bend the tab at the end of the tube and attach it where its suppose to be.Hope mine recerts so I dont have get one that doesnt fit.That bites
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
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05/29/09 04:35 PM
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I hated my Lokar dipstick too Pat. Putting fluid in was difficult, and in my car the dipstick was located just below that ridge that runs across the firewall. Busted my knuckles every time I pulled the stick.
i find it strange you had a problem getting fluid into a Lokar dipstick tube. are you using the adaptor that comes with the tube? i fitted my adaptor onto a small funnel & it stays in place by itself & since the adaptor is clear you can be sure all the fluid is gone before removing so you don't send white smoke signals to the indians. & since the tube is flexible i have it away from the headers & nowhere near the the pinchweld on the firewall so it's easy access. true you cannot read the dipstick just after filling up but hey, wait a minute & she's all good. was talking to a racer buddy last nite about this post & he has fitted a flexitube too & swears it's the best invention out for 727's & header clearence. i kinda thinking you're doing something wrong. And no i don't work for Lokar.
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Re: Those using CSR trans shield, dipstick tube problem
[Re: BobsProFab]
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05/31/09 05:28 PM
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Pat, i run one with no problems.
common problem ive seen on cars ive wrenched on is they do not put the rubber seal in the trans hole first then lube the dip stick and slide it in, they have tryed to install the dip stick with the seal on the tube and it doesnt want to seat in all the way into the trans hole and leak.
That might've done the trick, Bob. Somehow the seal had moved up the tube a bit and was stuck on the flange, probably from the first time a few years back that I installed it....I remember fighting with it trying to get it in (with the seal on the tube) and I remember fighting with it to get it far enough into the trans to get it to bolt to the block. Probably pushed the seal up the tube when I was doing that and never noticed.
So I got the seal off the tube and put it in the trans first and tube just slipped in like nothing. Bolted it to the block and it looks ok so far. We're gonna be starting this mill up tomorrow with the new cam and we'll see if it leaks or not..  Thanks!
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