Thread: T5 questions

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I have a T5 from a wrecker, out of a 90 Mustang GT, which I am going to use in my FFR Cobra roadster. I would like to put new seals in, before bolting it to the engine, and connecting the driveshaft.

Question 1-Can you remove and replace the front/rear seals fairly easy on the T5, without buying any special tools?

Question 2- How much play is to much play, on the output shaft? I can wiggle mine side to side, and up and down, but just a tad. Perhaps 1/16-3/32in guessing.

Question 3-The previous owner installed a Hurst Pro-Grabber shifter, which I was happy to see. I do notice that one of the bolts holding it down is slightly raised up, like it wasn't tightened all the way in. Should I try and gently wrench it down, or has there been issues with case threads getting stripped, from bolts being to long, or other install issues with these shifters? I hesitate to "adjust" something, just in case it gets worse...

Good find on a T5 -

I'll leave the first two questions to the transmission experts on this site.

For number three - if your shifter looks like the one below, it should be attached with Allen cap screws. If it is attached with standard hex bolts, I would recommend removing the one that is "sticking up" and check the length - it may be too long. The casting can break on these transmissions if these bolts are tightened excessively OR if they are too long which will cause them to bottom out and as you tighten the bolt, it has no place to go resulting in stripped threads or a crack in the casting. Go with a bolt that fits, use a drop of Loctite (blue) and tighten good and snug - not murder tight.

Regards,
Glenn

The bolts on mine are regular hex bolts. I don't know why the fellow didn't use the Hurst supplied ones, perhaps the thread size was different??

Thanks for the info Glenn, I will back these out and see if I can find the correct style, and size.

You should use a sweal puller and a seal installer. There should be a little play.

well there should be a little play in the out put shaft . what you have sounds fine ... as for the front seal, you just need to take the four bolts that hold the throw out bearing sleeve on and the seal is under there be careful that you don't drop the shim out where the front bearing race is... if you don't have a steel sleeve I would reccomend puting one in now may save you from a lot of throw out bearing binding and chatter...just use a little rtv "ultra black" when you put the sleeve back on..... hope this helps

simon

Thanks Simon,
When you say be careful not to drop the sleeve, do you mean it may drop down inside the tranny?

When you say add one, if there isn't one, do I just ask for a T5 tranny input sleeve at the auto parts store. Do I have to worry about different sizes, or bring info on the particular T5 that I have? I know it's a World Class T5, but other than that I can't find much info on it in particular (other than gear ratios).

Thanks, Bill

I think what Simon is after is the following:

(The picture may not be exact - but should be real close to your T5)

1. If your input sleeve (number 12 below) is aluminum or cast, replace it with a steel unit. They're available from Ford in their parts department as an after market.

2. Replace the seal (number 13 below)

3. Be careful not to loose the shim

Great tips fellows. Glenn that picture helps explain it better, thanks.

Bill