V70 98 trans dipstick question

Jamvo · Post by **Jamvo** » 02 Apr 2019, 09:53

So I recently went it do a drain and fill to find the top of my trans dipstick was broken off. After some fighting I got it out, and idiotically set it on the edge of the bench, it ended up getting snapped and I’m pretty sure I lot a piece, I tried to piece it together but it broke in a few places. I am just trying to figure out the correct length, couldn’t find it in the forums or Haynes book, I think they no longer make them but I ordered a new one anyways, was planning to compare it to the old but that’s no longer possible. I have the end of the stick where I can mark the proper lengths for hot cold, but how long should it be!? Thank you so much. It’s a 98 v70 awd 2.4t auto trans

Post by **abscate** » 02 Apr 2019, 10:25

I bought my first AT Volvo,just so that I could answer this one. I’m away from car until this evening, though,

Stand by,

Jamvo · Post by **Jamvo** » 02 Apr 2019, 10:27

Thank you

helping me again! Appreciate it.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 02 Apr 2019, 10:52

Does your dipstick have one O-ring or two O-rings on the handle?

Jamvo · Post by **Jamvo** » 02 Apr 2019, 11:15

Just one

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 02 Apr 2019, 11:54

Just one O-ring is the old style Dipstick.
If your new one is two O-rings it is the new style Dipstick.

Look at the last two inches of the Dipstick Tube:
If it is all the same diameter, it is the old style.
If it changes to a larger diameter for the last inch or so, it is the new style.

A new style Dipstick will not fit into a old style Dipstick Tube.
A old style Dipstick will not seal in a new style Dipstick Tube.

It has been a long time since I see the old style for sale, I'll almost bet you will need to change the Dipstick tube also.

Jamvo · Post by **Jamvo** » 02 Apr 2019, 12:04

For the transmission? Good to know. That looks like the oil dipstick, but I get if it’s the same concept for the trans too. Thanks

Post by **erikv11** » 02 Apr 2019, 12:07

No.

Rick has been posting here about the engine oil dipstick, the trans dipstick is completely different.

Jamvo · Post by **Jamvo** » 02 Apr 2019, 12:31

Ah yea. That’s what I thought when I saw the pictures.. guess I’ll be waiting on abscates reply! Thanks for the input anyways

Post by **abscate** » 03 Apr 2019, 15:38

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Here you go