t45 trouble and wows

[Karnick_GT]

We'll I think it finally caught up with me. If I drive like a normal person, shifting berofre 3k and slowly..I have no problems. But where is the fun in that! However when I shift "fast" over 3k I grind BAD going into 2nd. It used to be really hard but no grinding, but not anymore. I also have the same problem going to 5th gear. So what is my issue, besides having a t45?

What are my options? I don't take it to the track,just occasionally like to jump on it, and I have mild mods and I don't plan on supercharging anytime soon. Rebuild or new?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Cookieman00x]

Id get an MGW shifter if you havent already. Also try pulling your clutch pedal up with your foot from the bottom of the pedal, that will re-adjust it and check to make sure your shifter handle and base are secure..

 

[CrazyPerson]

my t-45 winds pretty bad but my exhaust is so loud you cant hear it. so i still beat the crap out of the t-45 until it goes.

 

[FX4 SAPPER]

have you changed your fluid? try tunning some synchromesh and doing the clutch pedal adjustment like cookieman said

 

[Ciotti]

Throw it in the river and get a T-56, if you rebuild the T-45 it will just break again so don't waste $500+ on a rebuild like I did. I'm currently limping around without 4th gear so that I can save up enough for the T-56 swap, it's expensive as hell but well worth it if you're going to keep the car.

 

[FX4 SAPPER]

i did the t56 swap and i dont regret any cent that it cost. expensive but worth it.

 

[Karnick_GT]

have you changed your fluid? try tunning some synchromesh and doing the clutch pedal adjustment like cookieman said

I just had the tranny fluid changed yesterday, what is syncromesh?

Ciotti I was hoping you chimed in... I remeber yo said you did a rebuild and I know you drive your car way harder than I do mine..If I do decide the rebuild, where did you go...Keep in mind I'm no longer in Cherry hill?

 

[Cookieman00x]

Get it rebuilt by hanlon motorsports...

 

[blown up 98]

im pulling mine and am getting it rebuilt = promotionpowertrain.com

 

[98 N/A 4V]

im pulling mine and am getting it rebuilt = promotionpowertrain.com

Smart man. You'll love it.Get the upgraded input shaft too. -Mark

 

[006]

I just had the tranny fluid changed yesterday, what is syncromesh?

Ciotti I was hoping you chimed in... I remeber yo said you did a rebuild and I know you drive your car way harder than I do mine..If I do decide the rebuild, where did you go...Keep in mind I'm no longer in Cherry hill?

I surely hope you did put in dexron/mercon III and NOT Mercon V.

Do a search for my posts on this.

 

[98KBCobraVert]

Mine arrived at promotion yesterday. It's getting a complete overhaul with the 26 spline input shaft and everything.

 

[98 N/A 4V]

I surely hope you did put in dexron/mercon III and NOT Mercon V.

Do a search for my posts on this.

And why is that? Ford recommends any Mercon V ATF. Hell even my manual says so. Walt at promotion even recommended it. -Mark

 

[006]

And why is that? Ford recommends any Mercon V ATF. Hell even my manual says so. Walt at promotion even recommended it. -Mark

Post a pic of your manual showing the V

Also, do the search I mentioned. My answer is in there.

 

[006]

Some help for the OP

See the fluid they recommend?

http://pomoforacing.com/tech/PreliminaryT45rebuild.pdf

My buddy had put in Mercon V which is a synthetic, and after listening to him bitch and moan about the grinding, he brought his car to me, I drove it, and yes it was grinding pretty bad in 2nd. I then proceeded to flush out the V and I put in the Dexron Mercon III and no more grind:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6775536&postcount=33

 

[98 N/A 4V]

Post a pic of your manual showing the V

Also, do the search I mentioned. My answer is in there.

I had put sythetic fluid before my rebuild and it shifted fine. Walt at pro mo builds race proven trannys. I think I'll take his word over someone on the internet. No offense to you. -Mark

 

[mystical]

I had put sythetic fluid before my rebuild and it shifted fine. Walt at pro mo builds race proven trannys. I think I'll take his word over someone on the internet. No offense to you. -Mark

Interesting. My '96's manual calls for regular Mercon ATF (Dexron III). My '98's manual calls for Mercon V ATF. Is the V a synthetic? FWIW, the manufacturer calls for Dexton III as well:

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/faq/faq.asp#13

 

[006]

Interesting. My '96's manual calls for regular Mercon ATF (Dexron III). My '98's manual calls for Mercon V ATF. Is the V a synthetic? FWIW, the manufacturer calls for Dexton III as well:

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/faq/faq.asp#13

All the research I did showed that it should be Mercon/Dexron III in every case.

I also found out that most Ford techs have zero clue that there is a difference between the 2 fluids.

Yes the V is a synthetic and what I found out about it is that it's too slick to slow the synchros in order to shift...and thus you get the grind.

 

[Ciotti]

I just had the tranny fluid changed yesterday, what is syncromesh?

Ciotti I was hoping you chimed in... I remeber yo said you did a rebuild and I know you drive your car way harder than I do mine..If I do decide the rebuild, where did you go...Keep in mind I'm no longer in Cherry hill?

I brought it to a guy here in Cherry Hill by me but I'm not going to tell you who he is because I don't want you to rebuild that stupid T-45 oke:

 

[Jerry98vert]

DO NOT PUT MERCON V ATF I repeat DO NOT PUT MERCON V, it's the worst. I just got a clutch replacement and put Mercon V and I had the worst time shifting, I replaced the fluid with Merxon III and it runs like a dream no problems. If you do put Mercon V and the shifting is bad replace with Mercon III and you will see for yourself.