tranceaddict

Ok, so ive been reading and i read that the t-45 can get messed up pretty bad if you power shift and isnt really built very strong, i also read that the internal shift stops are generally very weak thus the need for shift stops on the shifter. But im wondering if the t-5 has the same problems and if it would get torn up as easy.

also what are some of the things i should avoid with this transmission and some known problems.

cominus

The t-45 is supposed to be a beefed up t-5, so I don't know.

tranceaddict

so my transmission is even more fragile? I ordered some new trans fluid so i can change it out. I dont think it has ever been changed.

RyansQuick6

It's really not that bad of a tranny. The synchros tend to wear out around 70k miles, but that's about it for common issues.

tranceaddict

ok well im around 76,000 and i get grinding every once in a while. how much is it to replace the synchros?

TurtleSLow

95k miles, no synchro problems whatsoever yet, still original clutch for that matter too

tranceaddict

yeah, ive just been really worried about my trans. it grinds going into second when im above 4000 rpms most of the time and its popped out of second a few times. and it also wouldnt go into third one time. So im changing the fluid and hoping that it will help resolve the issue and if it doesnt then i guess i'll have to get a rebuild, i hope synchros with an install are cheap

RyansQuick6

That's about when mine went out, it basically has to be rebuilt to replace the synchros. It's best to go ahead and upgrade them as well.

moontang

haha i dont have synchros in 2nd or 5th and mine still drives fine just have to baby it a little i drive my car hard too but i lost 2nd synchros when i exploded my stock clutch so ya and it was at about 86k ish

but the t5 is a good tranny just has its issues like anything else

tranceaddict

alright, im assuming it'll be too hard for me to replace the synchros so roughly how much would it cost. and i think my 2nd is the only one thats out. all the problems are with that gear only