98GTstang

3rd & 4th gear are grinding really bad, most likely the syncos. Price quotes range from $1500 to $2000. Is there anyway i can rebuild this myself? My dads been a mechanic for over 25 years..so hes pretty handy when coming to cars, but im not sure if he knows how to do trannys, do you think me and my dad can pull this off ourselves?

monkeydude3

I've got a 97 gt that does that in 2nd and 3rd gear when cold and goes mostly away when it gets warm, but still rears its head every so often.

I have not rebuilt the transmission personally myself, but I have heard from a lot of other mustang owners on this forum that it is not too terrible, especially since it is a manual transmission. Just get a book on the transmission or a book that includes it and follow it, as far as I know it's simple removal of gears in a specific order and vice versa with new soft parts.

I have plans this spring of taking a manual transmission class in which we are allowed to bring in our own transmission... so I will be rebuilding it there.

Do a search for transmission rebuilds and I am sure you'll find something else on here.

I hoped I helped some! Have a great one, back to class (yes I'm at school now)

George

98GTstang

Should i rebuild this tranny or should i buy a different one from a junkyard..such as a 3650..and would this fit in a 98 gt?

Chopper

Before I would spend that kind of $$$$ on a rebuild I would look into a new TKO 500 or 600.If you decide to go the rebuild route,use a REPUTABLE shop that rebuilds your original tranny instead of an R&R shop.

monkeydude3

I'm gonna baby the trans until I can pull it out at home and then rebuild it in my tranny class.... should be able to keep it under $300.... need to find a rebuild kit..... what I will do and you should consider is while it's apart replace the clutch too... I'm going either Ford racing or centerforce stage I...

George

04BlueGT

^^^ What he said. Buy the TKO and you'll be able to build serious HP down the road without have to worry about grenading a tranny. The 3650 is okay, but can't handle the loads the TKOs can. Money well spent if you're serious about power.