The Transmission DipStick for XJ8 and XK8 is Available
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The Transmission DipStick for XJ8 and XK8 is Available
For all XJ8 and XK8, see the photo below. A similar version is being installed on the BMW 740il. The greatest feature is that you can change the ATF in 15 mins. Without getting drenched in ATF.
Pull the Drain Plug, replace the Drain Plug. Lower the car. Refill through the DipStick Tube.
5HP24 Dip Stick
Pull the Drain Plug, replace the Drain Plug. Lower the car. Refill through the DipStick Tube.
5HP24 Dip Stick
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Well, I don't re-place my ATF that often. See my earlier post. You can fill through the trans cooler line. Disconnet top of trans cooler on driver side of radiator. Use a soft clear plastic hose and a funnel (home depot) or whatever you want to rig it.
Fill through there. It is easy, works perfect and you won't get trenchend in fluid.
BUT, checking the level.....well, not easy. So, I wmptied COMPLETELY by draining, running shifting and simply added per spec. Spec is on the high side by about a quart, meaning IF you notice any drips there is a chance you overfilled and it is coming trough trans vent with will drain through torque converter housing plug.
Fill through there. It is easy, works perfect and you won't get trenchend in fluid.
BUT, checking the level.....well, not easy. So, I wmptied COMPLETELY by draining, running shifting and simply added per spec. Spec is on the high side by about a quart, meaning IF you notice any drips there is a chance you overfilled and it is coming trough trans vent with will drain through torque converter housing plug.
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Maybe I'm missing something here...
FWIW, I don't quite see how this would work. The fluid is supposed to be a small dribble from the hole while the engine is running, right? How would a dipstick detect that? If the tube was level with the hole you would only see a small dot at the end of the stick and that could be the result of vapor condensation scraped as the dipstick slid through the tube. If the tube was below the hole all you would be seeing is what was caught in the 'trap' like under your kitchen sink. If the tube was level or above you would be seeing an overfull condition.The only way I can see this working is if the measurement were taken while the engine was NOT running and the fluid level was above the hole - not the correct way to gauge the level.
Then again, nobody has ever accused me of being a jeenyus...
Then again, nobody has ever accused me of being a jeenyus...
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I looked at the web site that is producing this product and they have the instructions for installing this in the BMW with the same tranny. It appears that the dip stick is installed in the drain plug on the side, not the fill plug in the back. In theory this should work as the fluid would come up the pipe to the fluid level in the trans. I'd like to see Tomlite chime in on this considering that he invented it. I am interested in purchasing this but I want to know the install procedure before plunking down $175.
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This "tool" works on all MB transmissions that have somewhat of a measuring / filling tube. When inserted, tool goes all the way down, until it hits the bottom of the pan and that is what it measures off of, not from the above, like your typical, permanent dipstick would.
I believe, MB / ZF have typical fluid level in the transmission, which is about the same of the most models, so XK8 / XKR should be the same, as long as they have where to insert he snaky tool.
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I looked at the web site that is producing this product and they have the instructions for installing this in the BMW with the same tranny. It appears that the dip stick is installed in the drain plug on the side, not the fill plug in the back. In theory this should work as the fluid would come up the pipe to the fluid level in the trans. I'd like to see Tomlite chime in on this considering that he invented it. I am interested in purchasing this but I want to know the install procedure before plunking down $175.
BTW, I'd be hard pressed to pay $175 for what amounts to less than $15 in parts, but that's just me...