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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: Douglas Walker on September 28, 2008, 11:07:43 AM

Title: dipstick length
Post by: Douglas Walker on September 28, 2008, 11:07:43 AM
I need to know the length of a dipstick from a C5 out of a 86 cougar w/3.8L.  Does anyone know or able to go measure theres and let me know..

thanks
Doug
Title: dipstick length
Post by: jcassity on September 28, 2008, 11:51:21 AM
run a wire through till you hit bottom.

that number minus 1/8'' is probably a guess that will amaze you .
Title: dipstick length
Post by: Douglas Walker on September 28, 2008, 02:27:24 PM
what about add length and full length? Im getting ready to fill the trans and may not have one by then?
Title: dipstick length
Post by: jcassity on September 28, 2008, 11:32:05 PM
the full heigth of the pan would be a good mark from the bottom of the wire up.

say your pan is 2 1/4'' deep, that would be the full mark on the end of the wire.
Title: dipstick length
Post by: dw43935 on September 29, 2008, 05:32:57 AM
22" minus the handle. Thanks for reminding me to check my fluid.
Title: dipstick length
Post by: softtouch on September 29, 2008, 05:59:53 PM
The fluid level measured down from the top of the fill tube with the engine running:
Room temperture fluid, 20 1/2" to 21 3/4"
Warmed to operating temp, 19 3/4" to 20 1/2"
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