T5 Steel Bearing Retainers

[68Jcode]

I'm doing a clutch job on a 1988 2.3L, and the throwout bearing retainer on the input side of the tranny is pretty chewed up. I know this is a common problem on the 5.0 T5's, and the steel retainer is a common mod.

Is there such a thing as a steel retainer for a 2.3L T5? The only ones I've seen describe their application as '94-'95 5.0, or '93 and earlier 5.0. I know the '94 and up T5's have longer input shafts, but would the '93 V8 retainer fit a 4cyl trans?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[88mouse]

The one for the 5.0 trans will work on the 2.3

 

[82CapriRS]

only difference between the 2.3 T5 an the 5.0 T5 is the 2.3 input shaft is smaller an gear ratios are steeper to get the 4cyl to move 3000lbs lol. 88mouse is right an it will bolt up an work fine.

 

[88mouse]

only difference between the 2.3 T5 an the 5.0 T5 is the 2.3 input shaft is smaller an gear ratios are steeper to get the 4cyl to move 3000lbs lol. 88mouse is right an it will bolt up an work fine.

Only the part that goes into the pilot bearing.

 

[82CapriRS]

correct! lol