Fixing a Slack Transmission Dipstick.

by Mjtrinihobby

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Intro: Fixing a Slack Transmission Dipstick.

The dipstick for my car's transmission is so slack it jumps out of its place when I crank the engine. I don't want to lose the dipstick driving on bumpy roads and also I don't want contaminants to enter the transmission.

Read on for how I fixed this issue.

STEP 1: The Filler Material.

I needed a means to fill the gap between the rubber bung of the dipstick and the transmission. Heat shrink tubing is what I needed.

STEP 2: Preparing the Dipstick.

I cut a short length of heat shrink tubing and slipped it over the rubber bung.

STEP 3: The Heat Source.

The tubing needs heat to shrink and my hot air gun will provide that.

STEP 4: The Fix.

Here is the tubing all shrunk onto the rubber bung.

STEP 5: Completion.

Now the dipstick is nice and secure. Hooray.

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