[DeTomaso] ZF oil

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Indeed. The dipstick "L-tube" bends upward what I would approximate to around 2" above the side plug hole bottom edge to which you're normally able to fill. The dipstick has two markings, try to keep the oil level between them. If you fill to the point where oil flows out of the dipstick tube you're well over the recommended volume. Do you have a dash-1 or a dash-2 trans?

Tomas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: <JDeRyke at aol.com>; <claywillmott at hotmail.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] ZF oil


> In a message dated 8/12/08 9 29 53, JDeRyke at aol.com writes:
> 
> 
>> Since you've never checked, I suggest you 'calibrate' your dipstick
>> to the drip-point from the overflow port.
>> 
> 
> Doesn't the dipstick actually replace that port?   That is, there is no 
> overflow plug at all, but instead a 90-degree fitting with a dipstick that screws 
> into it?
> 
> Assuming that's correct, you just have to use the dipstick. :>)
> 
> Mike
> 
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