5 spd 2.3L?

Unit 5302 · 07-14-1999, 12:55 PM

Just a question. I'm wondering if anyone here has had any problems with the 5 spd in the 1987-1993 Mustang 2.3L.

My little sister is going to have her license soon and has been saving all she can for the last 1/2 year or so. She's lookin around for some cheap transport. She wants a stick, and she wants me to help her find something. Well, I already know the best car for her in her price range, but I've only owned the diseased A4LD auto in a 2.3. Guess I am wondering about the reliability of the 5 speed.

Thanks in advance for any opinions or other info.

Unit 5302, Kell Bean

Jett · 07-14-1999, 05:31 PM

I had to replace the clutch on mine, but I was always rough on it.

Brad.

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Brad
88lx 2.3T soon to have 350hp
www.turboford.org

Mustang225 · 07-14-1999, 08:33 PM

My 89 5 speed did stick going into 1st and rev. at around 60,000 and was rebuilt.....but since then i'm up to 157,000 with no problems

Unit 5302 · 07-14-1999, 09:11 PM

Yeah, clutches go out in every vehicle, I was just wondering about the reliability of the transmission itself. As she is my little sister I suppose that I could do clutches and stuff for her.

Thanks for the info guys. Anyone else want to put in their $0.02?

[This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 07-14-1999).]

07-14-1999, 12:55 PM	#1
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	5 spd 2.3L? Just a question. I'm wondering if anyone here has had any problems with the 5 spd in the 1987-1993 Mustang 2.3L. My little sister is going to have her license soon and has been saving all she can for the last 1/2 year or so. She's lookin around for some cheap transport. She wants a stick, and she wants me to help her find something. Well, I already know the best car for her in her price range, but I've only owned the diseased A4LD auto in a 2.3. Guess I am wondering about the reliability of the 5 speed. Thanks in advance for any opinions or other info. Unit 5302, Kell Bean

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07-14-1999, 05:31 PM	#2
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	I had to replace the clutch on mine, but I was always rough on it. Brad. ------------------ Brad 88lx 2.3T soon to have 350hp www.turboford.org

07-14-1999, 08:33 PM	#3
Mustang225 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 37	My 89 5 speed did stick going into 1st and rev. at around 60,000 and was rebuilt.....but since then i'm up to 157,000 with no problems

07-14-1999, 09:11 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Yeah, clutches go out in every vehicle, I was just wondering about the reliability of the transmission itself. As she is my little sister I suppose that I could do clutches and stuff for her. Thanks for the info guys. Anyone else want to put in their $0.02? [This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 07-14-1999).]