tranny question...

V ocho!! said:

ok guys so i got a 2001 gt with a 6 speed. problem is i dont know what kind 6 speed. All i know is that the dealer kept saying it was a tremec, but he didnt put it in, it was already in by the previous owner. my questions are:
Is there a way i can find out what tranny i have? t56?

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A New Edge with a 6-cog swap: Has to be a T56. Which flavor is T56 may not be immediately known but it will be a T56...

i need to replace my TOB, i got the chirping sound, thing is i couldnt find it at autozone or pepboys.com, is there another name for it? or where should i get it?

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It's sometimes called a "release bearing" as well. I would get a replacement from the dealership. You're going to be specifying a TOB for a 03-04 Cobra methinks, as they came from the factory with that cogbox.

I hear its not so hard to replace the TOB, does anyone have a write up? or explain how to replace it. it will be my first time and i like to learn jus need some guidance.

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The transmission must be removed to access the TOB. While not technically hard, it's a bitch because the T56 is a big, heavy box and unless you have a hoist and a trans jack, you'll looking at wiggling out from under a car perched on jackstands with a transmission on your chest.

A "chirp" may not be a TOB. TOBs are usually rumblers/howlers/screechers/screamers when the clutch pedal is depressed. They don't generally "chirp". That sort of noise might simply mean that the release arm pivot needs a shot of grease.