shifting to reverse

blk88lx · 07-06-2001, 03:56 PM

Hi all,

I noticed that when I put mu car in reverse, it sounds like the gears aren't meshing (ike i'm not stepping on the clutch). I have to put pressure on the shifter before the car will go into reverse. Any idea's?

Stang Runner · 07-06-2001, 04:15 PM

Put it in frist and then into R and you can not be moving.

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joe4speed · 07-07-2001, 03:23 AM

I always just put into 5th then reverse, I believe 5th and reverse are the same synchros (?) Not sure there, just what I heard, but it always works, up to 5th then down to reverse.

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Mr 5 0 · 07-07-2001, 07:42 AM

Shifting into reverse with a T-5 always requires a shift to fifth or even third, to avoid 'The Clash'[.
This is a problem inherent in the T-5.

My '90 LX did this from the very first time I shifted into reverse, as I prepared to drive it off the dealers lot in March of 1990.
It had 3 miles on it. The dealer mechanic told me "They all do that" (which I didn't believe at the time) and then my best friend, an auto shop owner who had a '88 LX, told me the same thing. They were both right. Shift into fifth, then reverse.

jpumpkinn · 07-09-2001, 10:58 PM

My 90 does that also! I hate it! You have to shift to 5th then reverse or sometimes I have to try some of the other gears. If 5th does not work 1st works for me. Sometimes I just put it in reverse before I start the car.

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90dpscoupe · 07-09-2001, 11:47 PM

Well my t-5 is about to blow

, would you guys believe a reputable performance shop, jpumkin may know,(tx jam) told me my reverse synchro was almost gone, and in bad shape, my tranny makes a noise but shifts fine, and just does the WELL KNOWN slight grind to reverse, unless you do the above directions, youd think these guys would know their stuff.

Thing is my t-5 makes a clicking noise in every gear, slightly in 4th, but shifts bada$$ i dont understand?? probaly about to go way shouth huh?

93CobraR · 07-09-2001, 11:55 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I understand reverse doesn't have a syncro, thats why if you have it in netrual and rev it up anything past idle thne try to slide it in reverse it will grind correct?

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07-06-2001, 03:56 PM	#1
blk88lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 179	shifting to reverse Hi all, I noticed that when I put mu car in reverse, it sounds like the gears aren't meshing (ike i'm not stepping on the clutch). I have to put pressure on the shifter before the car will go into reverse. Any idea's?

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07-06-2001, 04:15 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Put it in frist and then into R and you can not be moving. ------------------ 1988 LX 5.0 3060lbs (full Tank) 14.90@100.2 On a Gtech Drivetrain: 2.73 Stock Gears (New Gears Monday 3.55), World Class T-5, Lakewood Bellhousing, Adjustable Cluch Cable, AL Driveshaft, Manual Steering Rack Suspension: MAC Control Arms,Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Spings, Bilstein Shocks Engine: Steal Mounts, K&N, Under Drive Pulles Exhaust: 1 5/8 Un-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back Cooling:3 Core Radiator,

07-07-2001, 03:23 AM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I always just put into 5th then reverse, I believe 5th and reverse are the same synchros (?) Not sure there, just what I heard, but it always works, up to 5th then down to reverse. ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

07-07-2001, 07:42 AM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Shifting into reverse with a T-5 always requires a shift to fifth or even third, to avoid 'The Clash'[. This is a problem inherent in the T-5. My '90 LX did this from the very first time I shifted into reverse, as I prepared to drive it off the dealers lot in March of 1990. It had 3 miles on it. The dealer mechanic told me "They all do that" (which I didn't believe at the time) and then my best friend, an auto shop owner who had a '88 LX, told me the same thing. They were both right. Shift into fifth, then reverse.

07-09-2001, 10:58 PM	#5
jpumpkinn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: san antonio Texas usa Posts: 127	My 90 does that also! I hate it! You have to shift to 5th then reverse or sometimes I have to try some of the other gears. If 5th does not work 1st works for me. Sometimes I just put it in reverse before I start the car. ------------------ Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Rear Bumbper, K&N intake, Dual Flowmasters, Hurst Shifter, 5 lug conversion, cobra brake upgrade

07-09-2001, 11:47 PM	#6
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	Well my t-5 is about to blow , would you guys believe a reputable performance shop, jpumkin may know,(tx jam) told me my reverse synchro was almost gone, and in bad shape, my tranny makes a noise but shifts fine, and just does the WELL KNOWN slight grind to reverse, unless you do the above directions, youd think these guys would know their stuff. Thing is my t-5 makes a clicking noise in every gear, slightly in 4th, but shifts bada$$ i dont understand?? probaly about to go way shouth huh?

07-09-2001, 11:55 PM	#7
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I understand reverse doesn't have a syncro, thats why if you have it in netrual and rev it up anything past idle thne try to slide it in reverse it will grind correct? ------------------ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html [This message has been edited by 93CobraR (edited 07-10-2001).]