Transmission Dipstick- Help???
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Now that the 1st thread is screwed up, when you get it started as you did before, you're gonna have to push firmly and it won't be very smooth feeling until you get a couple threads in. Do you have to use the u-joint? It isn't helping i'm sure you know. Editbrain's idea may help reduce the angle enough. another idea would be to use a ball-end allen wrench: not as floppy as a u-joint. I know ur frustrated, man. Just tryin to help. Good luck.
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Dealer tore down the oil back and took off the exhaust in order to tap it properly. $350 total, still cheaper than the price of a 10K service.
Dealer said that the softail dipsticks are poorly designed, they put in a hand tightening one.
Dealer said that the softail dipsticks are poorly designed, they put in a hand tightening one.
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Yea when I put mine in I only lightly snug it. Prolly 10 ft lb's.
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Dealer said that the softail dipsticks are poorly designed, they put in a hand tightening one.
I think the dealer's fulla poop. They are actually very well designed & go in perfectly.
I think the dealer's fulla poop. They are actually very well designed & go in perfectly.
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