Southtx

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I have an 01 SS completely stock with only 76,000 miles. Gears 1-4 work perfectly but when I go into 5th sometimes it grinds and sometimes it pops out into neutral. Sometimes it locks when in 5th and I have trouble going into any other gear. It locks while driving and when it's off. When it's off it seems I can't go into 6th. I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me. Do you recommend me to rebuild the tranny or is it something more simple that I can check and replace?

85MikeTPI

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Probably Broken synchro keys in the 5-6 synchro.
Could also have broken 5-6 shift fork pads.

Either way you'll need to open up the transmission, or at least take off the tailhousing while in the car and do a quick repair until time/funds are available for a full rebuild.

Southtx

iTrader: (7)

How much am I looking on spending?

6.0 silverado

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If you take the trans out yourself, tick does a nice level II rebuild for $1200 (shipping included).

http://www.tick-performance.com/tick...ackages/fbody/

I also had a local builder quote me $1800 for everything (removal/install/new bearings/parts)

Southtx

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Is it hard to replace the 5th & 6th synchros and fork pads without removing the tranny and just removing the tailhousing?

MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

It's so easy to remove the t56 i would just pull it and open the tailshaft and fix it.

Southtx

iTrader: (7)

How hard is it to remove the 5th and 6th synchros and pads? Do I need any special tools and do you recommend me having a shop doing it and rebuilding the whole tranny?

MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

Read the t56 rebuild thread. It is not difficult if you are mechanically inclined. All you need is a gear puller from Auto zone or the like and a piece of pvc pipe to seat the gears back in place.

Southtx

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the info, I'll check the rebuild thread

Southtx

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Since I'm thinking of just rebuilding the tranny what else is recommended to change as far as the cylinder, clutch, etc.

thesource

iTrader: (60)

I would suggest replacing the slave cylinder and pilot bearing if they are the original ones.

Southtx

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Around how much am I looking to spend for the slave cylinder and the pilot bearing? Sorry for all the questions but I just want to make sure I have everything ready before I have the tranny rebuild.