new syncro, big deal or what?

[stang730]

Im looking at possibly buying another notch today. The car looked good in pics, supposedly new motor, but he said the only flaw is that the syncro in second is starting to go. I remember having that prob on my 83. i guess itll pop out of gear. It this an easy fix?

 

[jrichker]

I don't know how you feel about the DYI thing when it comes to gears, some people don't like the idea of working on transmissions. If the DYI transmission fix idea isn't something that you would rather leave to someone else, here are some resources:

See http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/onlineorder/product.asp to download a FREE service manual for T5 or Tremec 3550
You will need the Adobe Acrobat viewer which is also a free download – http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

See http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com/ or http://www.ddperformance.com for parts

A T5 rebuild kit with syncros, bearings and other small parts costs about $160. It does not include any gears or shafts.

http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com also has a video on how to rebuild your T5 or Tremec. It costs less than $20, and is worth every penny of it.

I did a Tremec 3550 rebuild, and it wasn't that difficult. The video was an immense help, and I would recommend viewing it. At $20, it will give you an opportunity to look and decide for yourself if you think that it is something you want to try to do.

 

[stang730]

well im not much of a wrench, and i lack the space, tools to do such a job. I have a mech, that is good and very good with price(friend of a friend)so if you say that the kit with synchros costs 160, that dosent seem too bad

 

[88stangmangt]

id leave it to a tranny shop they usually go out in third first. mine wont pop out just grinds.