T5 Transmissions - Inspecting Transmissions Purchased on Ebay Pt. 1

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I had a great deal of complaints from people getting horrible deals when purchasing supposedly rebuilt transmissions on Ebay. In this series I'll share my views and opinions on rebuilt and used transmissions I purchase on Ebay.
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@douglasroseveare7295 4 года назад

Your videos are excellent. I have a 1990 Mustang and the T5 is in need of repair. It shifts hard from 1st to second if the revs are not perfect and shifting down from 4th to 3rd is tricky also. Was thinking of buying a used transmission because I have no experience rebuilding them at all only engine work, a few clutches, diffs, etc. Giving a step by step tear down, rebuild, and getting to watch how you go the extra mile is outstanding. I will be buying your book on manual transmissions and a full rebuild kit with gears. Thanks for the information.

@PetesNikon 5 лет назад

Thank you for a great video. You really know your transmissions. If many people see this, the market for eBay transmissions will take a dive...

@Azlehria 5 лет назад

In short, you were sold a re-assembled *used* transmission with a few badly-prepared new(ish) parts. Classic parts bin special.

@nikolaisikes6245 5 лет назад

I'm pretty sure if you look at Ebay, the post is still up based on identical pictures!

@bobmcelver1484 5 лет назад

Paul....totally impressed by your professionalism and thorough-ness ;).......I've done several automatic trans over the years, but I'm a standard transmission guy (lover) and oddly enough, I've never rebuilt one......your vids give me inspiration in moving onto that realm.....tks

@GearBoxVideo 5 лет назад

Thanks. Its not that hard. I've done automatics and it's all the same. Just parts

@bobmcelver1484 5 лет назад

@@GearBoxVideo Yep......correct Paul, but it's those tips & tricks you learn over the years that improve the build/design that makes you unique......glad you're passing them on. My brother knows a guy in Syracuse that owns a business who redesigned the Muncie case and added a 5th gear. I remember all my (younger lol) years with the Muncie and was sad when it was retired.........definitely gonna add a manual box on a future build.....Muncie or T5.....

@zwild1160 5 лет назад

Unfortunately this is what you get many times on ebay. People who skip steps to make a fast buck. When it comes to transmissions you have to find someone reputable and not just go for the cheap unit. I don't know about everyone else but I only want to install one once. I also want it to work the way it's suppose to. Smooth shifting.

@ForensicCats 5 лет назад

I really enjoy your professionalism, thank you for all your shares.

@nunyafb1440 2 года назад

I have been looking to get a T-5, and glad i saw you're video. Thanks i will buy new.

@jimschneider5193 Год назад

Just found your channel. Great info. Just starting to put together my parts list for putting a T5 behind my late block flathead which is in a 49 Merc. Tired of the old 3 speed and solenoid OD. Thanks for the information your putting out.

@GearBoxVideo Год назад

Glad to help

@UnderPressurePowerWashingLLc 5 лет назад

Basically it's sloppy workmanship, and the preparation is piss poor. As for parts some are good, and some are just paper weights. I build alot of high end equipment of all kinds, I believe you do it right or don't do it at all ! It's simply logistics, your work is your advertising and bread and butter. You don't shit where you eat. This is why you don't buy from a guy who says I can do it. You want a person who does this work all the time and who knows what they are really talking about . Not a weekend worrier ! Good videos, you can tell this guy knows his stuff.

@JodysTransmissions 9 лет назад

Your eBay T5 didn't have the countergear stabilizer, get the seller for false pictures. You da man Paul!

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

Probably would have pissed me off more, since it would be a copy of one of my designs.

@J9V3A6 9 лет назад

Many new parts are in this purchased Transmission. And I would use it as is. The car surely breaks down because of other things.

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

The transmission couldn't even shift in the 1-2 shift because of the damaged and bent 1-2 synchro hub. The builder obviously had no idea how things work or relate to one another. Example; if the 1-2 ring doesn't fit on the hub because its bent, smacking it down with a hammer is not going to makes things somehow fix themselve..

@jcnpresser Год назад

Man! I’ve learned sooo much watching your videos! Wish I had RU-vid back when I was out breaking t-5’s! 😂 I’m gonna be good now with my new purchase, 95 5.0. I’ll probably be hitting you up for a rebuild kit in the future. Got the car and was low on fluid! Seems to be ok for now, but I’ll probably go through it once it getting some stuff straightened out on it and start hammering it!

@bigmuscles81 9 лет назад

great..i love your videos....some days yet and i will start to chek the trasmission of my '71 ford f100 3 speed w overdrive...

@PawelPienkowski Год назад

Paul, great videos, there is so much details presented at your channel! Btw. does the book cover setting tapered roller bearings (I mean not for specific gearbox but more like general principles with aluminium gearbox housing, preload values, etc)?

@GearBoxVideo Год назад

The book covers basics . Shimming sometimes can be transmission specific in regards to setting preloads of tapered bearings

@PawelPienkowski Год назад

@@GearBoxVideo Ok, I see, thanks for answer. ;)

@inverseuniverse5727 4 года назад

Rebuild by auto shop class . Could you imagine if someone just installed this as is ?

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

I see it every week

@boostedbuiltgarage 7 лет назад

Very interesting and detailed video, quite and eye opener indeed!

@riccardo8528 4 года назад

Paul, after watching several of your videos and reading you book, seems like unless you can find a wct5 form a reputable source, it would be best just to bite the bullet and buy a new tremec. I really like you “do it right approach” might cost more in the short run but better than a blown trans due to poor craftsmanship and parts. Still would like to build my own but need a good unit to start with. Suggestion?

@joequillun7790 2 года назад

Good stuff. 'Preciate the time and advice. You're now my "go to" manual tranny guy. Hang in there.

@rustubecker 6 лет назад

Nice video. I found the same add on Ebay, definitely not buying it. Should I get the one they sell at Modern Driveline? It has been quite dificult to find a T5 where I live, that I'm giving up...

@azulturqueza1 9 лет назад

thank u for sharing I really appreciate you doing this

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

Beto 7 Thanks for watching

@lazareth145 4 года назад

I have learned so much from your videos but the rebuild kits on your website are all sold out any idea when they’ll be back in stock or where I could get some good parts? 1995 Mustang GT t5. keep up the good work and the good videos!

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Working on it

@fastboatster 4 года назад

Heard the rammstein in the intro, thought you are going to be rebuilding getrag or zf trans

@augustoescobar50 4 года назад

First of all thanks you for posting all your videos you've helped me so much with all the info. My question is can you convert a 4x4 t5 into a 2wd/rwd?? I mean with the tailshaft housing swap? Thanks again

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Tail housing and mainshaft swap

@fiddlerpin 9 лет назад

I hope you chewed out this seller and he did right and refunded some of your money

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

No, actually I'm working on a follow up video to this story.

@jazbuh1794 6 лет назад

That went worse than I thought it would!

@TheRaulr151 5 лет назад

Honestly this would be equivalent to giving an M-16 rifle to my Drill Instructor to inspect. I'd get hammered for it...haha. But for real....I would rather go to the junk yard with all their T5's and pull/rebuild myself than buy on Ebay.

@fifteenbyfive 8 лет назад

Very interesting video...still wouldn't rebuild this myself, but I'd definitely rather buy a transmission from someone like GBV who knows what they're doing. If I had a bigger budget I'd love to put a properly fitted and ratio'd T5 in my 280z in place of the stock 4-spd manual in there now. I'd like to keep the 1st and 2nd at/near the same as they are now instead of the "close ratio" 5-spds that are apparently so much more popular with people. Tremec seems to have some ability to engineer a new transmission to the application at hand but they're so expensive the cost isn't justified even if I could afford it I wouldn't. I think some of the early '80s 280zx's were using the T5 but I'm not sure.

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

There are many T5 options but the stick Nissan came with a 3.35 1st which was pretty wide. The input for the Nissan app is pretty unique and longer compared to Ford and GM versions making is harder to customize the ratios.

@fifteenbyfive 8 лет назад

Thanks so much for your input! I have a '76 and unfortunately the factory 5-speeds didn't come out til '77. 1st in the 4-spd in there now is 3.545, and other ratios there now that I'd prefer to keep. Some sites (datsunzgarage/borg) talking about the Borg Warner 5-spd option had a 3.5 in the 280zx turbo maybe a good option..makes sense Nissan went to the T5 to handle the extra load. Keeping the acceleration through the gears the same but having that extra 5th gear on the highway would be sweet. I just slapped on a new clutch master/slave and changed to Redline MT-90 in the tansmission and their GL5+ fluid in the diffy. It's shifting great for now at 130k original miles and I'm really enjoying it. A few years down the road tho would I do better to just rebuild the transmission I have now to a 5-spd somehow? Could you do that? I believe the '77-78 stock 5-spd would make me happy with the same ratios as mine with like an overdrive on it. Most people seem to prefer the close-ratio transmission from the later ZX but I don't think I'd be happy with that. If I had gobs more horsepower and/or wanted to race it, then of course it'd be awesome. A normal T5 would be a consideration for that no doubt. But for a stockish street car, I feel it's got the right gearing for what it is. Thanks again man, love the videos! Saw you the 1st time on ETCG, I have a feeling I'm going to learn a ton about transmissions in a very short period of time. ;)

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

+heymisterderp I think the Datsun 5 speeds were a better unit than the T5. More complex but really less failure rates.

@fifteenbyfive 8 лет назад

Cool thanks for your input I appreciate it!

@chuniomartinez5728 3 года назад

Can i fit 04 v 8 transmission on a 91 mustang v 8 5 speed

@RiseAndFlourish 8 лет назад

thanks man, I really appreciate this video!

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

+Anthony Malcuit Thank you.

@timwoods1476 9 лет назад

this is the prob with everyday life, nothing usa much anymore either good $$$$$$$ no pride in anything

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

How true!

@inthe509jackofalltradesmas8 8 лет назад

Was looking for a t5 for a 86 Chevy Camaro with a 305.seen your video would like some info if you could are if you have a t5 5speed for sale.nice video haven't seen any new ones.

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

I don't have any for sale. I rarely come across rebuildable cores.

@AaBb-zj2ld 5 лет назад

i like the teeth talk. good info there.

@cscarter71 8 лет назад

Paul, they make a 2.95 gear set for the T5 (T5Z). This set was for the Fox body type T5 or shorter input shaft as you probably know. I have a later T5 from a 95 Mustang (SN95) with the longer input shaft. is there any way to make that 2.95 gear set work? I've heard stories of welded input shaft but can't find any info. Thoughts?

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

There were some input people had modded. Some actually run a larger spline but take the needles not like the T5Z

@michaelguilas4057 4 года назад

I want to see how you can get a refund from transmission you disassembled and threw most of the parts?

@tubeofmystery 4 года назад

Simple, you post the name of the Ebay seller, with the video of the trash he sold. That's how.

@J9V3A6 9 лет назад

Rebuilt transmissions should have a guaranty. But how should one use it, if you have installed it into the car before. My own car shifts very well only from second forth to third gear or from fourth to third there is a sound like a hornet ascends. So it maybe better to get rid of the car..

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

The problem with rebuilt transmissions in general is that the gears are usually used, so you cannot warranty used components. It is hard to determine the life factor of a used gear. So you can guarantee it will shift well and be quiet, but can never warranty against gear breakage.

@Raptor3388 7 лет назад

Hello, The original NWC T5 (WG 13-52-062) in my '84 Trans Am is whining in all gears but the 4th gear. Gears shift perfectly. I was told it's because the case is warped and there's nothing to do outside of replacing the transmission. What do you think about that ? Thanks !

@GearBoxVideo 7 лет назад

SuperDuty455 no it is not because the case is Warped it is because the transmission was probably running low on oil, and therefore the front headset burnt up. it quiets down in 4th gear because the transmission is locked direct and no gears are being used

@scottrouwhorst881 Год назад

Awesome

@gunners4129 3 года назад

4:48 Am I crazy or does that bearing retainer not have a bearing race in it?

@GearBoxVideo 3 года назад

the race was there and the retainer had been removed before

@gunners4129 3 года назад

Gotcha. Pleasantly surprised to see you still replying, always found your videos very helpful over the years! I was watching this hoping to see how difficult it is to get the race out of the retainer. Doing a clutch job, bought a new bearing retainer, and an input shaft bearing race to put in the new retainer, but neither came with a shim. Having issues finding one I trust, so considering reusing the old one if I can get it out without mangling it

@GearBoxVideo 3 года назад

We carry peelable shims I designed on my website. See www.5speeds.com/cart

@SamnissArandeen 9 лет назад

Gearbox Rebuild FAIL! Hopefully he sees this video and learns from it.

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

or other people see it and avoid making the same mistake!

@simonhadolt3395 4 года назад

How does one purchase a re kit from you as mine is in need of a birthday

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Look at my website www.5speeds.com/cart

@ltlieu61 9 лет назад

excellent video!! can you reccomend a good trans shop on so cal?

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

Search for a place called stick only. 9900 Glenoaks Blvd Ste 1 Sun Valley, CA 91352-1059 (818) 768-4747

@ltlieu61 9 лет назад

thanks my T5 needs some help!!!

@jamesmillikan2485 8 лет назад

question I bought a Ford t5 4 cylinder transmission to go behind my ford 302 engine what can I do to beef up the transmission to handle the 302 foot-pound of torque?

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

Not really, you need to swap the whole gearset to a V8 set to get any benefit.

@jamesmillikan2485 8 лет назад

Ok thanks

@madde78273 8 лет назад

Why do overdrive gears always have smaller finer teeth then 1st through 4th? Is it for noise or they just don't expect you to be abusing the car in 5th (or 6th)?

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

Both. In order to achieve the ratio in a given the fixed center to center distance and keep noise down you end up wirh tgat pitch. My racing overdrives are twice as thick with half the teeth.

@catc1566 5 лет назад

I hate comments like number 3. They have no idea at all what he is thinking. They should keep their stupid comments to themselves

@kelleyhutchinson6691 8 лет назад

Is it safe to media blast the gears and shaft? Are there any special considerations or types of media that I should avoid?

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

+Kelley Hutchinson I have glass beaded gears in the past. You have to be careful to avoid bearing journals and if you need to blast the mainshaft polish the journals afterwards.

@AFBmex 8 лет назад

sorry for the question but i have a t5 that it got stuck on 3rd gear after they burned my clutch at the drag strip my, i had to drive for 20 minutes on 3rd gear on the high way at the beginning i was trying to forced into another gear or at least neutral but i couldn't so i got home got a new clutch and took out the transmission and i saw that i was still stuck on 3rd gear my auto tech teacher told me that i had melted the gears inside but i didn't and a friend of mine told me that it was my shifting linkage bc he got it out of 3rd went through all the gears but it kept getting stuck in some gears any idea what it could be?

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

This is a common issue.. Nothing is melted.. The third or fourth gear ring fails and the strut keys become dislodged and lock up the assembly. You need to re-ring the transmission and change out the strut keys.

@jamesmillikan2485 8 лет назад

also can parts from a t45 work in a t5 transmission?

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

A few small parts interchange. A completely different platform

@javiergonzalez8227 6 лет назад

Hello I'm looking to buy a t5 transmission I'm going to install it on my Rx7turbo whit 756hp is a street car can you help me

@GearBoxVideo 6 лет назад

Too much power for a T5

@javiergonzalez8227 6 лет назад

@@GearBoxVideo So what can you recommend for this street car

@MrCbell57 5 лет назад

Wow, you bashed this guy a good one. I hate people that skimp on services and give you crap back for good hard cash.

@davidheath5693 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed watching this break down of this Ebay purchased T5 transmission, but sad to see what some rebuilders pass off as acceptable in the rebuild of a transmission. Your attention to detail is much appreciated, and I would buy a transmission from you any day. 👍

@edspencer7121 8 лет назад

I feel I'd be better off going to the salvage yard, taking one, sitting on the rack, and going through it myself before I buy off of e bay

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

+Ed Spencer How True!

@boingkster 8 лет назад

+Ed Spencer Bingo! Do it yourself, do it right and only do it once.

@edspencer7121 8 лет назад

+boingkster 💪👍

@IceInMaWeiner 8 лет назад

Your videos are fucking sweet. can't believe I just learnt about this channel now!!

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

+IceInMaWeiner Thanks!

@stuartcookie133 5 лет назад

Paul I am going to open my own Ebay transmission store and am hoping to make some serious coin....when do you throw out your trash?

@boofmaster_281gt3 5 лет назад

ive seen your video with ericthecarguy and its helped alot with the two transmissions im rebuilding for my mustang and watching your videos with what to use what not to use etc has helped tremendously in getting the job done right, thank you for making the videos!!

@GearBoxVideo 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.

@BoxcarsGarage 4 года назад

Thanks Paul...im buying a scrapped t5 from a 85 s10...it comes with a bellhousing for $75. No shifter.. he recycled it so ill have to find one....this 8nstall is for a little 31 roadster im building. The seller has told me the bearings are froze up so I'm going into this knowing a rebuild will be nessary. I'll attempt this myself. At this stage... am I crazy or is 75 a deal? Hopefully I can get this going for under 400.

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Great deal. The mechanical drive speedo tails sell for 200 alone.

@BoxcarsGarage 4 года назад

@@GearBoxVideo thanks for that...I was not sure I was doing the right thing

@BoxcarsGarage 4 года назад

I picked it up...picture a unit that has been out in the elements for 10 years (sellers statement) i bought it anyway...lol. every steel component is rusty and will require replacement. I'll peek into the case after i get a few beers in me to dull the pain. Im hoping I can keep my parts bill down to 300 bucks. The case has some cosmetic pitting of the aluminum that i can deal with....believe it's sound (no cracks) just will clean up and fill pits n paint eventually. The unit is all seized up for the rust.

@judges69 9 лет назад

That is why if I can`t afford or don`t no of a reputable builder I do it myself. Thanks for some more tips on what to look for on my T5 I am rebuilding for my race car.

@farerse Год назад

rebuilt transmission = just making the outside pretty!

@kylebrady8802 6 лет назад

thanks for the lesson in video i was unaware of many issues and poor technique/inspection tell tails and my severe lack of knowledge in production/ aftermarket possibilities and faults and that is just a little for this one type of g box the variations are ponderous . quality knowledge examples

@hankfink82 8 лет назад

Thanks for this video gonna spend a little extra and buy new for the peace of mind!

@retro80s80 3 года назад

Good video. Do you have a preference on which atf you use? Regards from the 🇬🇧

@GearBoxVideo 3 года назад

I like Royal Purple SynchoMax

@ucfkid67 4 года назад

Sad man. I see transmissions all the time on Facebook marketplace stating....shifts smooth, 75k miles, blah,blah,blah...and these people want 300 to 500 for used transmissions. they dont have the slightest clue on how rough a proclaimed smooth transmisson is. Every transmission I get like that always has worn out shift pads, etc. Very sad that people think that used T5s are worth so much.

@thornton1542 4 года назад

i need parts for the same gear box could you be so kind and send me a web site i cant find the parts here in malta

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Www.5speeds.com

@PaulCTownsend 2 года назад

Building Transmissions for over 40 years I totally agree.

@joeljohnson3676 3 года назад

I'm trying to decide on a T 5 or NV 3500. Which one would hold up behind a 4.8 LR4 that may be turbocharged eventually? Will be going in my 85 Mazda RX7.

@wearecircusent 4 года назад

KRK Rokit 5 monitors! Do you make music as well?

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Yes. Most of the new videos have my own music

@robertankney5480 4 года назад

Seems like a good idea if your a reputable builder to video the rebuild of the trans , show the serial number as you go. The buyer could see exactly what builder is doing & how parts looked etc. builder would have proof or work on video.

@GriffinsFanChris 7 лет назад

I'm going to be removing my T5 to replace the clutch and flywheel this winter. The transmission seems to shift and operate just fine. The transmission has never had service other than regular fluid changes. Should I do anything while its out? Thinking I should at least replace the input bearing retainer.

@jacquelinechellis4036 2 года назад

I just bought a used t5 for 200 bucks and 175 shipping. The guy said it had 45 thousand miles on it and the car rotted and rusted away was reason he was parting it out. He took input shaft to ship it. It came missing four input roller bearings but otherwise looks really nice shape never rebuilt. I would stay away from rebuilt trannys new or low miles orgional. Then its not screwed up by someone else. Hopefully it will work out nice with my 1960 ranchero. Thanks for video

@24theMoney 5 месяцев назад

So the price is good, if it was filled with oil it would probably perform very well. This guy wants a brand new transmission for $800

@unclequack5445 8 лет назад

Paul, I hope you were able to recoup some of your money on that T5, You should report this Schmuck to E bay for passing off junk transmissions and bogus selling info.

@projectnoname8409 7 лет назад

Man I should send you pictures of the t-5 I got on trade everything was destroyed luckily only costed me 20$

@tmmustang8238 6 лет назад

Thanks for information never buy the used transmission on eBay

@davidmiller9485 5 лет назад

people on e-bay are not interested in doing good rebuilds, their interested in selling units. Sucks! As someone who re-builds auto transmissions, i hate e-bay.

@Dre072481 9 лет назад

I am thinking about getting a GForce 2000 trans for my drag car any recommendations on what clutch I should get

@gilmorin9077 4 года назад

Can you buy this guys Muncie rebuilds or not ?

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Currently I am building limited new units and not doing rebuilds

@AwakeDude911 8 лет назад

screw the book....so many parts just having it done professionally its worth it !!!

@georgespangler1517 5 лет назад

Hey paul,,,your the man,,,,how can you identify a world class without taking it apart? Is there markings on the case?

@GearBoxVideo 5 лет назад

See www.5speeds.com/t5

@davidcarr3232 6 лет назад

Thanks for such a great video Paul. I'd like to add that it may not only be Ebay, but also trying to find a good T5 from salvage yards that you may be too far away from to inspect before you buy. They also may say rebuilt or resealed or tested good, but how do you know? I'm looking for a decent T5 (94 or 95ish) but am hesitant to pull the trigger for fear of getting what you got here. I've rebuilt many transmissions over the years, but I don't want to pay a premium price for a core quality box. A question I have is, what are the differences between early and later model world class units, such as the 5th gear shift fork you mentioned, and when did the tail housings change design etc.? Good things to know when looking at these things.

@GearBoxVideo 6 лет назад

The important differences have to do with gear alloy and synchro design material. Most production WC units had early style paper lined rings. It wasn't until the early 90's that lining material started to change. It all worked well in my opinion and ring failures we're usually due to other circumstances such as a bad clutch. The only difference in tails were those used with reverse brake systems in the mid 90's. The better alloys and gear upgrades were done by 1986.

@Palacios29 2 года назад

I would never buy a rebuild motor or tranny after watching this video , tnx for the info

@grahamfield4753 4 года назад

Hi Paul, Thanks for the video, just bought an old Land Rover gearbox from ebay. Wish I had seen your video before diving in. Drained the oil and a few syncro teeth came out but did get a good rebate on the price so was Ok in the end, just have to spend a bit more on parts. Noticeable how similar these old Brit and American boxes are.

@GearBoxVideo 4 года назад

Most we're built around the same Borg Warner platform, so yes there are similarites

@jimc.329 9 лет назад

Thank you so much! I've learned more from you and this video than any other video, period. I really appreciate you taking the time to be so thorough in describing the small details and the cleanliness needed in a gearbox. Keep up with the great videos! BTW, I'm looking forward to receiving your manual too! Thx!

@GearBoxVideo 9 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@trainbandit64 7 лет назад

Great video , after watching this I feel like my transmission is not so bad now.

@carlsonthomas 8 лет назад

Excellent info! Great up close details too. A video on the T 45 would be much appreciated. Lastly, who do you recommend for quality replacement parts? Thanks! :)

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

Me!

@dielauwen 5 лет назад

Rauw! Ebay ripoffs. For every crap product some people try to sell on Ebay there are good honest people who sell things there. If there is no loose abrasives or metal dust the rest of the crud probably won't do anything bad. Sorry but from experience in dealerships with time restraints a quick rinse is all you can do. Spotless I expect in a kitchen but not in a gearbox.

@GearBoxVideo 5 лет назад

This box had several defective items that would not make it work. Dirt was the least of them.

@nyeguitarist 8 лет назад

Hi, I have a question. I bought a parts t5 off Craigslist for 25 bucks, the input shaft is missing and one of the gears on the counter shaft is shredded. If I wanted to use the gears off the mainshaft in a different trans would i need to buy a corresponding countershaft for 3.35 gears or would the counter shaft in my 2.95 gear unit be the same? Thanks

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

The 3.35 and 2.95 are completely different ratio sets.

@nyeguitarist 8 лет назад

Thanks for the clarification. I plan to purchase a copy of your book soon.

@bassettraceengines 6 лет назад

What shifter fork inserts do you recommend for a street strip application? I have seen some people use brass or bronze but I have seen you use plastic.

@GearBoxVideo 6 лет назад

I only use OEM Tremec pads. They work great. I've seen the bronze pads actually wear faster. If you are using are using a good lube and have shifter stops and don't lay your hand on the shifter while driving, its not an issue and never has for me.

@unclequack5445 7 лет назад

Paul you should blast this seller on E-Bay that was funk.

@HondaATC330R 9 лет назад

Great video! I bought 2 T5's on ebay. The first one had bad Synchronizers and the second one had bad input shaft and bad bearings. Its amazing some of the crap people will put together!

@riskwithoutreward8148 5 лет назад

Kevin did you simply replace input shaft? I have a 97 mustang with a t5 im wanting to pull the engine and put a 302 with a e303 cam, twisted wedge pistons and trick flow heads. My only problem is that models input shaft is larger than previous t5’s which won’t work with a 302 so I’ve heard. Just wondering if possible to simply pull and replace with a smaller input shaft. If anyone knows that answer I’d really appreciate it 🤙

@GearBoxVideo 5 лет назад

Yes it is. I'd you have the 23 tooth long input you can replace it with the shorter earlier one. Tooth counts have to match

@riskwithoutreward8148 5 лет назад

GearBoxVideo hey thanks I appreciate that, that’s awesome news. Making my project a little cheaper, should be generally easy to find a smaller one I hope. I’m not sure if it is a 23 tooth but it is a factory trans for a baseline 97 3.9 liter v6 mustang so I will look that up and see what I can find out. It’s my first project, learning more and more as I go, I appreciate the reply though for real

@TheGammerguy 7 лет назад

hey boss great vid do you build t5's for people or should i build my own? i can build engines suspension brakes etc is that something you think i can build?

@GearBoxVideo 7 лет назад

If you watch the videos they are pretty easy, plus my book has awesome color pics. You need some good retaining ring pliers, access to a press and a good set of press clamps.

@KTM228KID 7 лет назад

What fluid would advise me to run in a brand new T5-Z transmission? Mobil 1 atf? RP syncromax? I know that tremec calls for dex/merc 3 but which would do you prefer to use? Thanks.

@GearBoxVideo 7 лет назад

Both the mobil and synchromax work fine

@KTM228KID 7 лет назад

GearBoxVideo thank you!!!!

@1699bridgetown 2 года назад

Bob, has anybody mentioned you can do a stand in for Robert De Niro's voice! Love the video's amazing insight into this black art!

@1699bridgetown 2 года назад

Sorry Paul, best gearbox videos out there.

@jamesrene9378 2 года назад

When you mentioned cleaning parts,can you use brake cleaner to clean old oil off gears?Resaon I ask is I know they can take a real beating but if wrong fluid used it can immediately kill the trans

@GearBoxVideo 2 года назад

Brake cleaner evaporates too fast. Good for small work but not something I would recommend. Plus its very toxic.

@63mrl 9 лет назад

Been building them for years, and I too have seen the work of real HACKS!

@aaronthemartialmechanic893 3 года назад

Can you point me in the direction of parts to rebuild my t55 the guy I got it from said the shaft locked up on it

@63mrl 3 года назад

@@aaronthemartialmechanic893 Ask Paul first, not sure if he sells parts but, the "locked up" is a call for concern. Any manual transmission that is run in a low lubricant state has the possibility spin welding itself together especially if in overdrive as output shaft is spinning at a higher rate than the input shaft. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer and if you see any blueing indicative of heat stress, the likelihood of salvaging any of the internals in unlikely. Remember the T5 transmissions have no internal oil system they use merely in basin and sling to lube and cool internals.

@aaronthemartialmechanic893 3 года назад

Ok thanks. And I'm sorry i meant to put t56. I will take a look at it tom8and let you know how it goes

@aaronthemartialmechanic893 3 года назад

There is a little blue on the shaft

@cabudge09 7 лет назад

Subscribed to your channel...you are the master of T5's. I actually have a 67 Mustang I restored and put an Ebay T5 in that probably looked as bad or worse than the one in your video. Do you rebuild or sell T5's? Anyway I could purchase one from you. I can core swap you my Worldclass T5 I purchased on Ebay. It's been in the car for a few years but 2nd gear never worked from day 1. 2nd is usable but only from a complete stop, you cannot 1-2 shift. Let me know and thanks again for the video. Adam

@GearBoxVideo 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching and the great compliment. At this time I am too busy with new builds and parts that I cannot take in rebuilds.

@cabudge09 7 лет назад

Can I just buy a T5 from you? If not is there anyone you recommend? Thanks so much for replying. Adam

@GearBoxVideo 7 лет назад

Currently for Ford applications they are available new from a bunch of dealers. I don't sell them.

@stevemiller6766 5 лет назад

Thank you sir. Here's hoping you sent the "rebuilder" the link to this video.

@GearBoxVideo 5 лет назад

I did

@davidlottigjr710 8 лет назад

GREAT TEACHING IT MATCHES MY NELSON BOK GREAT HANDS ON AND TUTUROIAL

@GearBoxVideo 8 лет назад

+David Lottig Jr Thank you

@tonyfisher2014 2 года назад

What five-speed GM made would fit best in my 71 olds colors that's already a stick?

@GearBoxVideo 2 года назад

None

@wendellbrown8030 6 лет назад

Would I be deemed a barbarian, if I requested a video on rebuilding an SM 465 ?

@GearBoxVideo 6 лет назад

Not at all! Send me a transmission. I love getting requests and have built these before but for some reason nobody understands that I don't have every transmission in my shop to satisfy everyones "build this one or do a video on this" request. If I get a PAYING job in, I'll do a video or I'd be happy to work a deal out with you if you crate and send me yours. I'm finishing up on a Jeep T176 and Dana 300 transfer case build because someone sent one in to me. More than happy to do it.