i broke my 5th-6th shift fork, i wish i would have known about the billet synchro keys! i do not powershift my car though, so hopefully i wont need them
**Trans stuck in 4th shifter wont move**
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Get your parts from here. This was T56rebuild.com but its now sixspeedinc.com - http://0174de9.netsolstores.com/
Hope that helps, call them and they will tell you what parts you need and their prices are good.
Not true, I know the risk and enjoy the benefit of powershifting (beating faster cars) and accept the consequences.. and when it does break its..
springs on the pressure plate popped out on a a buddy of mines camaro a while back, symptoms were just like this . . .
just a thought . . . could be a clutch issue
just a thought . . . could be a clutch issue
Get new Billet keys for 1-4. They are 99 bucks from Promotion with new springs for the keys. Also get a steel 3-4 shift fork for another 40-50 bucks or so. While the tranny is apart I would measure gaps on the synchros and replace them as needed. You can get a carbon synchro fabrics kit (basically just the blocker rings for 1-6 and a brass reverse synchro) for like 178 from Promotion as well. Call them and ask for Wally. They are always super busy so leave a voice mail, or dial 102 for June or 0 for operator and leave a message. I only deal with Promotion because they are one of the few shops that will actually talk to you about what is needed and the prices are right. Get the parts and install them yourself. The T56 is possibly the easiest trans I have ever rebuilt. You need a set of snap ring pliers, a 2 jaw puller with 18" legs, and a dial indicator with mount base.
That would suck i just put a new spec 2+ in it.
Helomech74: Thanks for the info i finally have some time this week to pull it and see whats wrong.
Well i finally took it apart and found the 3-4 keys in pieces.
Yepper, that is a common issue with the stamped steel keys. If you are going to replace them, you may as well replace the 1-2 keys as well. It will run 99 bucks for all 4 with new retaining springs from Promotion. If you don't have a steel 3-4 fork, it's an ideal time to install one of those too. Pretty easy stuff to do honestly. At least it was easy to see the problem.
The retaining springs hold the keys in the synchro correct? It would be nice to just slip the 3-4 keys in and go but since i have to take the rest apart to get to the rear 3-4 retainer spring i may as well do it right.
The retaining springs hold the keys in the slider assembly. The synchros (blocker rings) then engage the slider keys. When using solid steel keys you need new spings cut since the old ones won't work. You will need to take the whole tranny apart to remove the slider since it's held in place by the shift fork and shifter rails. You will need a punch to remove the roll pin the gear selector to remove the tail shaft. Then a long puller to remove the 5-6 idler gear, then remove the center case. You can access everything with the center case removed.
SOOOooo... i put new 3-4 billet keys and new sliders as so far today shes fine! :banana: :-D Now on with the flat black paint FTMFW!!
Cool, and it's going to be a lot stronger too. Those stamped steel keys just can't take the abuse or missed shifts on a high HP car.
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