Manual Trans Dip Stick?

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Nov 3, 2005 | 04:34 PM

Black85Autocross

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From: Brookfield IL

Manual Trans Dip Stick?

I want to change the tranny fluid in my 4+3 and change the filter in the o/d but I can't find the dipstick to see if how much to put in when I'm done. I though it was supost to be behind the valve cove on the passanger side. A pic may help

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:03 PM

rocco16

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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

I've never seen, or heard of, a dipstick for a manual transmission.

Larry
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Nov 3, 2005 | 05:12 PM

JCAIRE2

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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco16

I've never seen, or heard of, a dipstick for a manual transmission.

Larry
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He's talking about the overdrive assembly on the 4+3. I don't know whether it has one or not, but I believe it does.

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:18 PM

DanZ51

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From: Wallingford Vermont

Nope. It's filled through a pipe plug on the side. There's no torque converter or such, so it's pretty much fill 'til it runs out the hole. If you're "****" recheck it again after a few miles of OD use.

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:23 PM

Black_Vette

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From: Snatch BC

All you need to do is fill the fluid from the bolt hole on the side of the Overdrive Unit until it starts pouring out. Its easy to fill I just did this about 2 weeks ago on my 4+3 works great.

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:52 PM

Black85Autocross

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From: Brookfield IL

Thanks for the info. I was looking through a shop manual and it showed a pic of the dip stick. Though maybe my was broken or something. I found the plug hole so it should be no problem. Again thanks

Nov 4, 2005 | 02:48 AM

Socky

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What kind of fluid should be used in the O/D unit and the trans. Thanks

Nov 4, 2005 | 03:45 AM

CentralCoaster

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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed

I've always filled it while the car is running on jackstands. This is the easiest way to make sure you're filling up the cooler lines and get everything in that GM calls for.

I've thought putting a fill nipple on the top cooler line would be a good idea, but then I just tore them out. And the transmission too.