6L80 Dipstick loose?

[mikez71]

Just did a fluid flush via @swathdiver's writeup. Super easy and fast! Almost didn't spill until filling the last waste jug.

Noticed my dipstick does not stay put. It has the cam-latch, and the rubber looks OK.
But there is no friction betweeen the latch and tube. The dipstick tension against the bends of the tube, pushes the dipstick up about 1/2"..

 

[Doubeleive]

Just did a fluid flush via @swathdiver's writeup. Super easy and fast! Almost didn't spill until filling the last waste jug.

Noticed my dipstick does not stay put. It has the cam-latch, and the rubber looks OK.
But there is no friction betweeen the latch and tube. The dipstick tension against the bends of the tube, pushes the dipstick up about 1/2"..

try a new dipstick there fairly inexpensive

 

[Fless]

@iamdub posted a tidbit of info on this issue:

Growing up doesn't have to suck

The world just seems right when you tinker dawg. Gives me hope.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[Doubeleive]

@iamdub posted a tidbit of info on this issue:

Growing up doesn't have to suck

The world just seems right when you tinker dawg. Gives me hope.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

hmm, a new oem dipstick is only $16.97 on rockauto
correction ***oil dipstick, not transmission
6l80 transmission dipstick # 24267668 is $17.12

 

[iamdub]

hmm, a new oem dipstick is only $16.97 on rockauto
correction ***oil dipstick, not transmission
6l80 transmission dipstick # 24267668 is $17.12

Say wha..? Maybe the 4L60 parts are more scarce than the 6L80 parts these days. I only found a few that were supposedly in stock and they were pushing $50 or more, before shipping (part #15791230). I bought a Dorman for $27 but then fixed mine for free with a washer. The Dormans have a few flaws.

 

[blondie70]

Iamdub how did you fix it with a washer ? My dipstick is doing the same thing !!!! Thanks, Pete

 

[Doubeleive]

Say wha..? Maybe the 4L60 parts are more scarce than the 6L80 parts these days. I only found a few that were supposedly in stock and they were pushing $50 or more, before shipping (part #15791230). I bought a Dorman for $27 but then fixed mine for free with a washer. The Dormans have a few flaws.

ya i see those are a bit more pricey in that case I would just grab one out of a junkyard

 

[mikez71]

@iamdub posted a tidbit of info on this issue:

Growing up doesn't have to suck

The world just seems right when you tinker dawg. Gives me hope.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

@iamdub covered it completely there!

Like @Doubeleive said, a new stick is cheap. $13 for dorman, $17 for GM from rockauto.
Guess they're only good for 10 years!

 

[iamdub]

Iamdub how did you fix it with a washer ? My dipstick is doing the same thing !!!! Thanks, Pete

Here, where @Fless linked to earlier: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1826297

 

[iamdub]

ya i see those are a bit more pricey in that case I would just grab one out of a junkyard

I think it's an age thing and the rubber compresses from staying in that position for so long. So a junkyard piece would likely be the same unless it was replaced before the car was junked. As much as I enjoy browsing the junkyard, the washer fix cost me nothing but a few minutes of my time.