Remote Transmission Dip Stick Aftermarket Support?

[Wytchdctr]

Anyone else end up with the dipstick itself very close to the ac line? I reinstalled the tube twice to see if I got it hung up somewhere, but nope. I can pull it to where it shows up in other pics but as soon as I tighten the 10mm to the bracket it goes back up.

I think it is the bracket on my truck and not the kit. Not sure if I need to bend that bracket somehow to let the stick come forward; away from the ac line and firewall.

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[Blue Streak]

Did the install this AM. For me the hardest part as some has stated is the removal of the OEM cap. I also found it easyer to go thru the wheel opening by moving the flap. Once the cap was off the rest went just like the instructions state no issues with wire loom. The fluid has never been checked so according to the FitzStick I am wright on the 6 so I am just a tad short. 37000 plus miles fluid still appeared clean.
Just a side note. I am physically challenged with my dominant right hand. Yes I also am a wrencher. So if I can do this install I believe any one on hear can do it.
As stated before Mike you have done an excellent job. Your had work has paid off.
Many

 

[The Last Ranger]

Mike, how far will the fluid level creep up as I just checked mine after 2 days and its up above the 1 mark?? I haven't checked it hot yet as I haven't driven yet, thx

 

[Fitzmotor]

I have heard it can drain back to where it would flow out the hole if the cap was left off.

 

[Fitzmotor]

That is really tight, wow, quite a range in production, yours is a 2021 like mine and that line is way over to the right in comparison, actually vs some of the others maybe the A/C is out of position a little.

So in the notes section it shows the bolt to loosen and reposition the line, you can also gently bend the line back as well, but it looks like it needs to go left more than back, it moves pretty easy if you push on it.

The engine bracket also has some room to move, loosen the 2 bracket bolts and shift the engine bracket to the right.

Also push the pad area of the dipstick hose to the right of the aluminum housing at the back of the engine, that should pull it away from the firewall.

Please let me know how it goes!

If for some reason it does not fit properly, I will give you a full refund.

 

[Wytchdctr]

That is really tight, wow, quite a range in production, yours is a 2021 like mine and that line is way over to the right in comparison, actually vs some of the others maybe the A/C is out of position a little.

So in the notes section it shows the bolt to loosen and reposition the line, you can also gently bend the line back as well, but it looks like it needs to go left more than back, it moves pretty easy if you push on it.

The engine bracket also has some room to move, loosen the 2 bracket bolts and shift the engine bracket to the right.

Also push the pad area of the dipstick hose to the right of the aluminum housing at the back of the engine, that should pull it away from the firewall.

Please let me know how it goes!

If for some reason it does not fit properly, I will give you a full refund.

I'm gonna try and loosen those bracket bolts and see how much play that gives me. I don't forsee a need for a refund coming. I really think it's that bracket.

If I had something safe to pry on I would have already tried that to get it to sit more to the driver's side and down. The tube itself happily goes there. Just once it's tightened it goes back even if I'm holding it.

 

[The Last Ranger]

I have heard it can drain back to where it would flow out the hole if the cap was left off.

Oh ok so I'll be driving soon and will check when its hot, thx

 

[Wytchdctr]

If anyone else does end up near that ac pipe (after confirming 6 or more times it was installed right, pulled over, etc) and doesn't already know. That ac pipe doesn't get hot. So no melting the handle or some other random stuff. Still going to try and push the bracket to the right at some point to give it some more room. I think touching would be an issue but close.. eh.

 

[airline tech]

Anyone else end up with the dipstick itself very close to the ac line? I reinstalled the tube twice to see if I got it hung up somewhere, but nope. I can pull it to where it shows up in other pics but as soon as I tighten the 10mm to the bracket it goes back up.

I think it is the bracket on my truck and not the kit. Not sure if I need to bend that bracket somehow to let the stick come forward; away from the ac line and firewall.

This was part of my issue, the main harness running in front of the bracket was getting wedged under the MBS bracket and would not allow it to rest flush. It would keep the front of the MBS mount raised , thus positioned closer to the AC line.
This was 1/2 the reason for repositioning the wire harness.
It may be your issue as well

 

[Fitzmotor]

It should be further away, that's the suction side of the A/C I think.

On hard acceleration or accelerating towing or with a heavy load the engine may rock over and touch the pipe, grab the pipe and push it away a little, you will be surprised how easy it moves.

 

[Fitzmotor]

This was part of my issue, the main harness running in front of the bracket was getting wedged under the MBS bracket and would not allow it to rest flush. It would keep the front of the MBS mount raised ,

This is something that bending the L shaped tab off the water pipe down 1/4" should hopefully give the loom plenty of room.

The Dipstick bracket should bolt down flat on the engine bracket without much resistance.

 

[Big Blue]

Just finished installing mine. What a PITA getting the OEM dipstick out! They really didn't need a gorilla to torque it down, and I won't even talk about access.

Truck was dead cold in driveway from overnight. Made an attempt to get cap loose from underneath and from up top with extentions. Said to H*** with it, and jacked it up and took passenger side tire off. Socket, ratchet and cheater bar = success.

Initial fluid level was on the diamond between 3 and 4. Also looked at wiring harness. My 2019 had enough room to route the tube between the short harness and the main. Did bend the support down a little to give clearance between main run and stick mounting block.

Rest of install went without a hitch. Except when I went to insert the stick it wouldn't go all the way in. So, I pulled everything out and checked that it worked of the truck, which it did. So, installed again. Might of had the tube routed slightly wrong behind the engine. This time the fitting at the transmission started better and everything bolted up and worked fine.

Initial level check before lowering truck matched the original level, yeah!

Hard to see, but right at the hole. Put tire back on and dropped it back down. Did a check before starting truck, it was up to two on the stick. Started truck and did a cold running check. Level was barely on stick. Will get it up to temp tomorrow and see if I need to add any fluid. Transmission has been acting fine except a little Jerky when cold.

In general love it. Fit, finish, packaging, all great. Fitz, you did a fabulous job. Looks like it should have from the factory. Glad I got serial #7. I'm sure the numbers will get much higher soon. Job well done.

 

[Fitzmotor]

That's great, thanks for the feedback and the pics?

Yeah, positioning the hose on the correct side of the aluminum housing is key, once there it sits right on top of the fitting in the trans, threads on with ease, I'm impressed you got it on the first time.

 

[Wytchdctr]

It should be further away, that's the suction side of the A/C I think.

On hard acceleration or accelerating towing or with a heavy load the engine may rock over and touch the pipe, grab the pipe and push it away a little, you will be surprised how easy it moves.

You are correct. Even under mild acceleration it pushed the dipstick forward a bit. So had I stomped on it.... oy....yf refrigerant.. not cheap.

 

[airline tech]

Ok - I see the variance here, although my pic is not the clearest here but.
Take Big Blues Pic, The Install Video Pic and My Install Pic

Pay attention to the short wire run as it enters the main harness, notice you can see the bulge of the short harness run on the main harness as it joins.
For Big Blues and Install Video - Same Run, - More positioned towards firewall.

and then compare to my wire run

Install Video Pic

My Pic - Not the clearest pic

Note how the short harness run is (in the main harness) is routed differently, more towards the front of the engine, instead of towards the firewall as the above 2 pics are.

This is the reason for a difference in the length of the short harness run.

So, the actual variance is the short harness routing in the main harness and or the (Nylon Support) which is a tapped support - It is tapped at a different position.
Main Harness needs to rotate towards the firewall.

Due to being tapped the main harness will not rotate without untapping it to reposition it.

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