I did a search of the site and it appears that 88 and later transmissions had a compression fitting dipstick in a smooth bore (my 87 was threaded). The part number given was 24572124 for the GM replacement, can anyone confirme this is correct?
I am guessing my car has a newer getrag in it since I have the smoothbore in my 86...

GM parts direct says it is an indicator (why not call it a dipstick) and that new site that was posted on here lists the same description...

Edit:
My dipstick is just resting in there, it won't seal to the sides of the bore and I don't like that. Since it isn't fitting right, I wonder if it reads the correct level as it may be from another car...

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2005 Smart ForTwo
1986 Austin Mini
1986 Fiero GT 5-speed (waiting on a brake upgrade)

[This message has been edited by midengineracer (edited 01-28-2007).]

The o-ring fit gets loose with time. Rodney Dickman sells a shim to so that the lever can expand it a bit mor to correct a loose fit.

www.rodneydickman.com/n82.html

quote Originally posted by sanderson: The o-ring fit gets loose with time. Rodney Dickman sells a shim to so that the lever can expand it a bit mor to correct a loose fit.

Or,
find the same diameter washer as the dip stick and cut a slot in it. Slide it under the handle and your good to go.

quote Originally posted by typhoon: Or, find the same diameter washer as the dip stick and cut a slot in it. Slide it under the handle and your good to go.

That's what I did. Worked great!

James

I like that Rodney's design clips on securely.

The trouble is my dipstick doesn' feel like it is just worn. With it latched (should now be tight) I can tilt it several degrees to the sides or hold it properly aligned and move it side to side, seems to be 1~2 mm of play.

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2005 Smart ForTwo
1986 Austin Mini
1986 Fiero GT 5-speed (waiting on a brake upgrade)
2007 Ninja 500

quote Originally posted by midengineracer: I like that Rodney's design clips on securely. The trouble is my dipstick doesn' feel like it is just worn. With it latched (should now be tight) I can tilt it several degrees to the sides or hold it properly aligned and move it side to side, seems to be 1~2 mm of play.

That's exactly what mine did before I stuck the washer in it.