t-5 tranny question

"95cobra" · 12-28-2006, 09:44 PM

i got a t-5 tranny with about 100,000 miles on it, it started to grind when i shift from 1st into 2nd then 3rd into 4th it will grind and i can feel it in the shifter, its only when i shift fast if i ease in into to 2nd or 4th it fine and no other noises or problems except this, you guy's have any ideas, could it be the sync's? thanks

Coupe50h · 12-28-2006, 11:15 PM

Does it ever kick out of gear? If not, then the gears themselves are still intact, but the syncs are gone, trust me, (coming from someone on their 3rd rebuilt t-5),
If your gonna put 70$ synchros in, go ahead and rebuild the whole thing, with that kind of mileage, it's just a matter of time, could happen when you least expect it, like driving from the grocery store like me

It was hard driving home with only 4th gear!

edit: clutch cable can cause problems as well, but 100k miles t-5, probaly needs rebuild.

"95cobra" · 12-29-2006, 08:40 AM

no it never kicks out of gear on me, just the grinding, and i have a brand new bbk adjustable clutch cable on the car cause when it started to grind i thought maybe my cable was stretched but know luck there, do you need to split the tranny open when you get your syncs done if thats the case then i will take your advice and get it rebuilt, whats it cost to get it rebuilt?

thanks, coupe50h

~The Jester~ · 12-29-2006, 02:13 PM

I'm with Coupe. Synchros are all smeared over. Hell, we used to do that to those T5's in a matter of weeks. LOL

Save yourself a headache, have a tranny shop with a good reputation give her the once over, and you'll be good to go.

"95cobra" · 12-29-2006, 05:26 PM

talked to a guy to today who does standard trannys only he said he would go threw it and do what he called his tranny tune up for about 400hundy and he said if saw any problems with the gears he would let me know so that sounded pertty good!

~The Jester~ · 12-29-2006, 06:04 PM

Four hundred?

OK, you regulars KNEW this was coming, right??? LOL

Call my buddy Walt! at Pro Motion. Check your PM's.

NO, I'm NOT on his payroll! LOL

12-28-2006, 09:44 PM	#1
"95cobra" Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fenton,mo Posts: 24	t-5 tranny question i got a t-5 tranny with about 100,000 miles on it, it started to grind when i shift from 1st into 2nd then 3rd into 4th it will grind and i can feel it in the shifter, its only when i shift fast if i ease in into to 2nd or 4th it fine and no other noises or problems except this, you guy's have any ideas, could it be the sync's? thanks

12-28-2006, 11:15 PM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: t-5 tranny question Does it ever kick out of gear? If not, then the gears themselves are still intact, but the syncs are gone, trust me, (coming from someone on their 3rd rebuilt t-5), If your gonna put 70$ synchros in, go ahead and rebuild the whole thing, with that kind of mileage, it's just a matter of time, could happen when you least expect it, like driving from the grocery store like me It was hard driving home with only 4th gear! edit: clutch cable can cause problems as well, but 100k miles t-5, probaly needs rebuild. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

12-29-2006, 08:40 AM	#3
"95cobra" Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fenton,mo Posts: 24	Re: t-5 tranny question no it never kicks out of gear on me, just the grinding, and i have a brand new bbk adjustable clutch cable on the car cause when it started to grind i thought maybe my cable was stretched but know luck there, do you need to split the tranny open when you get your syncs done if thats the case then i will take your advice and get it rebuilt, whats it cost to get it rebuilt? thanks, coupe50h

12-29-2006, 02:13 PM	#4
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: t-5 tranny question I'm with Coupe. Synchros are all smeared over. Hell, we used to do that to those T5's in a matter of weeks. LOL Save yourself a headache, have a tranny shop with a good reputation give her the once over, and you'll be good to go. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

12-29-2006, 05:26 PM	#5
"95cobra" Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fenton,mo Posts: 24	Re: t-5 tranny question talked to a guy to today who does standard trannys only he said he would go threw it and do what he called his tranny tune up for about 400hundy and he said if saw any problems with the gears he would let me know so that sounded pertty good!

12-29-2006, 06:04 PM	#6
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: t-5 tranny question Four hundred? OK, you regulars KNEW this was coming, right??? LOL Call my buddy Walt! at Pro Motion. Check your PM's. NO, I'm NOT on his payroll! LOL __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

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