Automatic G/Box transmission Dipstick Tube

asdisco · 16th January 2007, 08:31 PM

I recently purchased a 300TDI Discovery 1998.
I have just discovered that the Auto G/Box transmission Dipstick tube has snapped at the point were it is attached to the firewall.
Has anyone else experienced this? and is there a fix other than draining the G/Box and fitting a new one?

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 16th January 2007, 09:07 PM

is it one piece with the sump.....?

if yes.....you could use a piece of auto cooler hose and a couple of clamps as a temporary fix.....till you service the transmission.....
then you can fix...repair or replace the problem bits.....as the hose will eventually start to leak and the clamps will need re-tightening....as auto oil affects the rubber.......

**loanrangie** · 16th January 2007, 09:13 PM

I didnt think it was attached to the firewall, that is a dumb place considering the vibration that a diesel puts out it is bound to fracture - must check mine.
If they are the same as the earlier ones you could remove it and have it welded.

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 16th January 2007, 09:26 PM

they should have a bracket that bolts to one of the bellhousing bolts......

**Blknight.aus** · 17th January 2007, 05:48 AM

use hydraulic hose to make the join, thats simple, altertatively put a well cleaned copper sleeve inside the existing filler and using the new lead free solder solder it there, then fit the top tube and using the same technique solder that in place

(edited for what might be the most typo/spelling errored post per word Ive done yet......)

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 17th January 2007, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

use hydraulic hose to make the join, thats simple, altertatifely put a well cleaned copper sleave inside the existing filler and using the new lead free solder solder it there, then fit the top tube and using the same tchnique solder that in place

and try not to alter the overall length of the tube or you wont get the correct reading from the dipstick.....

**Blknight.aus** · 17th January 2007, 08:29 AM

thats why you put the joiner on the inside, you can see how close the parent metal is and if you get te fit snug enough you cant easily drop solder into the auto... solder it dont be tempted to weld, the 400 od degree melting temp of leadless solder should stand up in the engine bay. most welding processes cause some kind of "flaking" (unless your prepatory clean up process is mickey mouse) of the metal that might end up in the tx, solder will form blobs that are generally way to big to get past the strainer. If your really worried about this drop the pan and strainer prior to doing anything.

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