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Old 01-01-2007, 07:01 PM
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My T-5 doesn't slide into gear and will often grind going in. I'm guessing it's my syncros. Where can I buy some for a good price? What else should I put in there when it's apart?
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Old 01-01-2007, 07:02 PM
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what gear? all gears?
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Old 01-01-2007, 07:12 PM
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It started out as 2nd and 3rd now it does it in all gear but 5th. After driving for about 15 minutes though it gets better.
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Old 01-01-2007, 07:15 PM
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i was grinding some gears till i replaced my clutch cable & quadrant. because the factory crap was all messed up. id have to drive your car to see if thats the same issue i had though.
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:52 PM
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I have an aftermarket quadrant already.
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Old 01-01-2007, 09:56 PM
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so have you tried adjusting your clutch?
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Old 01-01-2007, 11:59 PM
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do you think it may not be disengaging the entire way? the clutch is not adjustable anyways. The quadrant only has 1 tooth and the cable is not adjustable.
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Old 01-02-2007, 12:51 AM
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well there is your problem right there.... you should get a steeda adjustable clutch cable and a firewall adjuster... ASAP
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Old 01-02-2007, 02:55 AM
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If you use an aftermarket quadrant you MUST use an adjustable cable!
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Old 01-02-2007, 02:14 PM
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Do I need both a firewall adjuster and adjustable cable? I'd like to keep this manageable. Oh, and where can I get these parts?
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