My T-5 is TRAYASHED- any ideas?

429mustang · 12-23-2002, 03:16 AM

My trans has been whining for a while, 2nd and 4th grind almost all the time. The last week it got worse, when I decelerated it made a grinding/whining/chattering noise, so I've been holding in the clutch when I slow down. Today I was going to the mall to finish up my christmas shopping, about 1/2 mile away from the mall my trans totally got worse, it sounded like it was going to blow up in every gear, it grinded and vibrated the whole car, even when it's in nutreul (I re-typed the word nutreul a few times, now i can't tell how to spell it right) , when the cars parked it's quiet when in nutruel with the clutch pushed in, but as soon as you start to let off it started to sound like ****'s breaking. I'm guessing it smoked and probably not worth rebuilding, which is sweet cause now I have 2 cars with broke-*** transmissions.
Anyway, I ended up pushing my car back to my house (about 2-3 miles away) with my dads S-10.

Not that anyone cares, but I figures I'd write about my mess of a car. Feel free to comment on wether to rebuild or get a used T-5 off ebay. A new tremec is out of the question for at least a couple months. Also, I just noticed theres a spot to attach a picture, so I'm attaching a pic for anyone who wants to see my 86 Mustang or my 85 Astrovan w/sbc 355.

429mustang · 12-23-2002, 03:21 AM

Heres my van, it also has a smoked trans (700r4)

429mustang · 12-23-2002, 03:22 AM

polara7777 · 12-23-2002, 03:46 AM

Hmmm...what to do with a nice stang with a dead tranny??? Oh I know give it to me!

Okok it was worth a try. T-5's generally don't cost much to rebuild and with the right tools and a book can be done at home if you want to go even cheaper.

429mustang · 12-23-2002, 09:08 AM

I was thinking it would be nice to rebuild it, it would be like having a new trans. I'm just worried everythings messed up inside like the gears and whatnot. It sounded like everything was broken even when the car wasn't moving.

tireburner163 · 12-23-2002, 11:08 AM

motor swap on the curb.....SWEET!!

429mustang · 12-23-2002, 12:53 PM

Incase anyone was wondering, thats me in the first set of pics of the van holding the Carb. The other guy is Ethan, he helped keep things straight while they were going in. I'll probably get my van running first, I have a 350 trans sitting in my garage for it, although I don't know whats gonna need to be changed yet (the trans in it now is a 700r4 - 4 speed). I know it's a chevy, but it's prety bayad, plus it'll be better for the winter.

MissBlondie · 12-23-2002, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 429mustang
(I re-typed the word nutreul a few times, now i can't tell how to spell it right)

neutral actually

429mustang · 12-23-2002, 01:45 PM

Thanks, I'm kind of an idiot.

MissBlondie · 12-23-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 429mustang
Thanks, I'm kind of an idiot.

No you're not! Just helpin ya out, you know in the holiday spirit

302 LX Eric · 12-23-2002, 04:56 PM

A rebuild could be sort of expensive if you're going to have a shop do the work. Otherwise, if your handy and have some time, get the T5 rebuild kit and video from Hanlon.

www.hanlonmotorsports.com

Or, save up and get a Tremec!

E

12-23-2002, 03:46 AM	#4
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Hmmm...what to do with a nice stang with a dead tranny??? Oh I know give it to me! Okok it was worth a try. T-5's generally don't cost much to rebuild and with the right tools and a book can be done at home if you want to go even cheaper. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

12-23-2002, 09:08 AM	#5
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	I was thinking it would be nice to rebuild it, it would be like having a new trans. I'm just worried everythings messed up inside like the gears and whatnot. It sounded like everything was broken even when the car wasn't moving. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-23-2002, 11:08 AM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	motor swap on the curb.....SWEET!! __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-23-2002, 12:53 PM	#7
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Incase anyone was wondering, thats me in the first set of pics of the van holding the Carb. The other guy is Ethan, he helped keep things straight while they were going in. I'll probably get my van running first, I have a 350 trans sitting in my garage for it, although I don't know whats gonna need to be changed yet (the trans in it now is a 700r4 - 4 speed). I know it's a chevy, but it's prety bayad, plus it'll be better for the winter. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-23-2002, 01:45 PM	#9
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Thanks, I'm kind of an idiot. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

12-23-2002, 04:56 PM	#11
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	A rebuild could be sort of expensive if you're going to have a shop do the work. Otherwise, if your handy and have some time, get the T5 rebuild kit and video from Hanlon. www.hanlonmotorsports.com Or, save up and get a Tremec! E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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