Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
03-21-2005, 03:03 AM
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Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
Hey everyone, I have had my stang for about a year now, its got 117 kms on it, and A rebuilt eng. I have a problem shifting from 2nd to 3rd the first couple times of the day. After once of twice it is fine. I dont drive it hard and i give the clutch plenty of time to do its work. Is this a common problem with the 87 5 speed manuals.
Thanks for the help.
Andrew
Thanks for the help.
Andrew
03-21-2005, 04:01 AM
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RE: Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
i have an '87 all original with no mods and it still doesnt do anything like that with 158,000 miles on it . YOu probly have a something going out or your clutch isnt working properly
03-21-2005, 08:42 AM
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RE: Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
Try double clutching it. If this stops the grind then your syncros are out. What I mean by double clutching is mash the clutch twice before shifting gears. This gives the syncros a chance to do their job.
03-21-2005, 12:06 PM
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RE: Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
im having this problem also. it will happen the first time during shifts then wont do it again the rest of the day. i figured i would have to get it repaired. dont know if i want to rebuild the one i have or get a new one.
03-21-2005, 02:58 PM
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RE: Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
Iv done some research and checked out some sites (canadian). I saw rebuild kits for 2-3 hundred, but it didnt say wether or not the syncros are included. I also saw a 3rd gear for the T-5 tranny, would that fix my problem or is it more complicated then that. Id prob have to go to Mr transmission to get it done wouldnt I.
Sorry for the amateur questions, but im still a young guy just learning all i can.
Thanks
Sorry for the amateur questions, but im still a young guy just learning all i can.
Thanks
03-21-2005, 08:38 PM
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RE: Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
ORIGINAL: 87GTHO
Iv done some research and checked out some sites (canadian). I saw rebuild kits for 2-3 hundred, but it didnt say wether or not the syncros are included. I also saw a 3rd gear for the T-5 tranny, would that fix my problem or is it more complicated then that. Id prob have to go to Mr transmission to get it done wouldnt I.
Sorry for the amateur questions, but im still a young guy just learning all i can.
Thanks
Iv done some research and checked out some sites (canadian). I saw rebuild kits for 2-3 hundred, but it didnt say wether or not the syncros are included. I also saw a 3rd gear for the T-5 tranny, would that fix my problem or is it more complicated then that. Id prob have to go to Mr transmission to get it done wouldnt I.
Sorry for the amateur questions, but im still a young guy just learning all i can.
Thanks
03-31-2005, 04:27 PM
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RE: Grinding Gear Help From 2nd to 3rd 87 GT
Double clutching means push inpedal shift into neutral let pedal out than in again as you shift into third.Thats how you shift the big semi trucks because they have no syns in their trans.Its not mash it to the floor twice before you shift[sm=bustedsign.gif]