G/box: 70 Auto: - What's this?

jackd · Dec 11th, 2011, 20:50

So, I was looking for my ATF dipstick today. I couldn't seem to find it. I thought the knob with the yellow cap in the pictures could have been it, so I pulled it. . . . off. Nothing attached to the end of it. So stands the question - what did I pull off my gearbox? And where is the ATF dipstick in the pictures?

Feedback appreciated, Jack.

Clan · Dec 11th, 2011, 20:54

that is the breather pipe , The dipstick is under that big turbo pipe near the battery you can see in the first picture , down low on the front of the gearbox next to the engine block .Under the boost hose and lower radiator hose which are close together .

jackd · Dec 11th, 2011, 21:01

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Originally Posted by Clan

that is the breather pipe , The dipstick is under that big turbo pipe near the battery you can see in the first picture , down low on the front of the gearbox next to the engine block .Under the boost hose and lower radiator hose which are close together .

Thanks, I will get her apart again tomorrow maybe but I couldn't seem to find it despite having a good poke around. There's definitely nothing yellow down there, but perhaps it doesn't have a coloured dipstick. The breather pipe was the only yellow thing in the whole nearside of the engine bay.

Clan · Dec 11th, 2011, 21:09

It wont be yellow anymore it is in the airstream through the radiator so black with dirt . you could clean it up when you find it , easy to find next time then :-)

TurboZutek · Dec 11th, 2011, 22:26

I've always thought the breather pipe just looks like a parts bin cobbled together vauge after thought.

Chris...

jackd · Dec 12th, 2011, 00:21

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Originally Posted by TurboZutek

I've always thought the breather pipe just looks like a parts bin cobbled together vauge after thought.

Chris...

It sure feels like it too. Came apart in my hands. Perished rubber and cheap brittle plastic. Stuffed it on again as best I could, will probably be ok but I plan on making a significantly superior replacement out of some old Lego and chewing gum.

Lmason · Dec 12th, 2011, 19:27

if your going to make it out of lego, make sure you use a brigh yellow brick so you can see it next time.

maybe you shouldve gone to specsavers...LOL

Dec 11th, 2011, 20:54	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	that is the breather pipe , The dipstick is under that big turbo pipe near the battery you can see in the first picture , down low on the front of the gearbox next to the engine block .Under the boost hose and lower radiator hose which are close together . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 11th, 2011, 21:09	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It wont be yellow anymore it is in the airstream through the radiator so black with dirt . you could clean it up when you find it , easy to find next time then :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 11th, 2011, 22:26	#5
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	I've always thought the breather pipe just looks like a parts bin cobbled together vauge after thought. Chris...

Dec 12th, 2011, 19:27	#7
Lmason L Mason Last Online: Today 09:57 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: alnwick	if your going to make it out of lego, make sure you use a brigh yellow brick so you can see it next time. maybe you shouldve gone to specsavers...LOL

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