Welp, finally started tearing the Astroperformance T5 apart today for rebuild. Tear down itself is going smoothly, but I'm finding things that need to be addressed.
First issue is the Reverse/5th Syncro, which has some fairly worn teeth on it on the 5th gear side. The teeth on 5th gear itself aren't perfect, but might be usable.
Second and more serious issue is the nose of the main shaft. It looks like the main shaft roller bearing surface has been worn down, machined, had a weird cap pressed onto it, and that cap walked and galled on the inside of the input shaft.
Apparently nose bearing surface wear is common on T5s. Solutions are:
1) replace the main shaft. Not an inexpensive prospect.
2) take it to a machine shop and have it machined and properly sleeved.
Open to suggestions.
First issue is the Reverse/5th Syncro, which has some fairly worn teeth on it on the 5th gear side. The teeth on 5th gear itself aren't perfect, but might be usable.
Second and more serious issue is the nose of the main shaft. It looks like the main shaft roller bearing surface has been worn down, machined, had a weird cap pressed onto it, and that cap walked and galled on the inside of the input shaft.
Apparently nose bearing surface wear is common on T5s. Solutions are:
1) replace the main shaft. Not an inexpensive prospect.
2) take it to a machine shop and have it machined and properly sleeved.
Open to suggestions.
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