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90LX
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Has anyone rebuilt there own T-5? I want to try it my self. How hard is it to do? And where would I find a full rebuild kit. Are there any special tools needed. Thanks in advance for any info.
Posts: 300 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jul 2002
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91GR40LX
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I rebuilt a T-5 when I swapped a 5.0L into my TurboCoupe. Ripping it apart wasn't that difficult, but getting everything back together was a little more challenging. I used factory shop manuals(not Chiltons) and an exploded view that I got from I guy I know at Ford Parts Dept. D&D performance has rebuild kits at affordable prices. How much damage done should determine if it is worth rebuilding, or if you should bite the bullit and pick up a new unit or somehting stronger(World Class, Tremec 3550,TKO,T-56, etc.) Did it break from too much power or too much abuse? You can also pick up a used T-5 at a junkyard and take your chances for ~$500 or so. Rebuilds are possible but are a pain. The Ford tranny specialist was not able to answer questions I had, he said they just replace 'em if they break.
Posts: 340 | From: East Bay | Registered: May 2002
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BlackNGold
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http://www.stangcrazy.com/tech/techarticles/t5rebuild.htm
Read this, it might help...
I'm attempting to rebuild my T5 also....My transmmsion broke 3rd gear...I have it out of the car but I have had no chance (BUSY) to open the case up and see what I need...
I'll be rebuilding my T5(or buying a new one ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ) in the next few weeks...
[ February 12, 2003, 11:08 AM: Message edited by: Black94 5.0 ]
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90LX
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Mine has'nt broken anything yet but it has the death howl. The tranny is really the only thing on a car that I have never done my self so I thought it could be a good learning experince.
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Rob [5LVENOM]
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[ February 12, 2003, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: 5LVENOM ]
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BlackNGold
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Its definately going to be a learning experience ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) .....
I took apart my T5 today...Looks like I will be ordering a whole new gear set, oh well...I couldnt find my third gear, I think most of it came out when I drained the fluid. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) ....
I'm going to order my rebuild kit tommorow...I'll keep everyone posted...
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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quote:
Originally posted by 90LX:
Mine has'nt broken anything yet but it has the death howl. The tranny is really the only thing on a car that I have never done my self so I thought it could be a good learning experince.
The howl could just be the input shaft bearing...cheap... it's just a regular wheel bearing.
Posts: 340 | From: East Bay | Registered: May 2002
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