T-5 tough shifting
12-08-2006, 01:53 AM
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RE: T-5 tough shifting
unless it's a tranny break in i always use valvoline atf synthetic (i'm a fan of valvoline) and name brand synthetic ATF will work fine... it's is a pre 86 t-5 (non world class) then you 80w90 gear oil
12-08-2006, 02:08 AM
#12
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mississippi
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RE: T-5 tough shifting
I have a 93 LX that had the same problem.. My clutch pedal was extremely hard to push. The rubber boot at the fire wall was dry rotted. Replaced the cable an it help my shifting problem and my clutch pedal problem.. Then a few weeks later the shifting problem came back. It had a Hurst shifter in it. Swapped to a PRO 5.0 and problem solved. Been 4 months and no problem since...
12-08-2006, 03:51 AM
#13
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Holt, MI & Lima, OH
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RE: T-5 tough shifting
As was already said, changing the fluid and making sure the clutch is adjusted properly will probably make a world of difference. Those are both pretty easy to do, so you might as well do those before messing with other things.
I always use 2 quarts of synthetic ATF in any T5 (world class or not) and it usually pretty much eliminates any shifting issues.
I always use 2 quarts of synthetic ATF in any T5 (world class or not) and it usually pretty much eliminates any shifting issues.
12-08-2006, 08:44 AM
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RE: T-5 tough shifting
u use atf in the non wc???? did i miss something that shutlz said????
and BTW that motor was extremly easy to get outa the trunk
...remind me to to that every day from now on lol
and BTW that motor was extremly easy to get outa the trunk
...remind me to to that every day from now on lol
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