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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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My 92 auto leaks from the connection between the transmission dipstick tube and the body of the tranny. There is a bolt buried at the back top of the block - which is not easily accessible. Any tricks to get to it? Can I use a tube cutter and cut the tube above the fluild level and use a snug section of hose to reseal it? Or???? https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ies/bigear.gif
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My 92 auto leaks from the connection between the transmission dipstick tube and the body of the tranny. There is a bolt buried at the back top of the block - which is not easily accessible. Any tricks to get to it? Can I use a tube cutter and cut the tube above the fluild level and use a snug section of hose to reseal it? Or???? https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ies/bigear.gif
alvinr, your tranny dipstick tube is bolted to the top right side of the block. You're not gonna like this, but the way you get to it is to support the bottom of the tranny pan with a jack (being careful to use a board to keep from damaging the pan),remove the C-beam and driveshaft. Then lower the tranny jack to tilt the engine/tranny assembly downward. You can then get to the bolt by using a few extentions (ask me how I know ). Good luck! P.S. don't cut the tube as it won't work. It sounds as though you just need to replace the O-ring on the end of the dipstick tube.

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