Tshearman

Alright guys I took apart my T56 out of my 2002 SS saturday night. It had about 80k on it.

My symptoms:
-Popped out of reverse (fork pads were gone)
-Difficult to shift into ALL gears (5th/6th weren't very bad)

What I plan on ordering:
-Standard rebuild kit (synchronizer rings, front and rear seals, nylon shift fork pads, synchronizer keys, retaining springs, shifter bushing)
-1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, & 5th/6th synchros
-New Reverse Gear (ouch!)
-Reverse Shift Fork

Could you guys take a look at the other gears and tell me if they look ok? Keep in mind I'm rebuilding this so I can sell the car. NOT to keep around. I'm not in the business of screwing people over so I want it to be a quality rebuild but this thing doesn't need to be track ready either.

The pics:

5th Gear - Driven Gear





Reverse Fork



6th Gear



5th Gear




5th/6th Synchro





Reverse is screwed. The rest of the gears look ok. The other synchros are screwed and need to be replaced. The reason I posted the 5th/6th Synchro was to find out if I can clean it up with a file or if its gone? Inner synchros, retainers, etc all look perfect and the drive teeth on all the gears look like they had never been used.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Tshearman

I forgot to ask. Do you guys think I need to replace the bearings? They all looks like they're in perfect shape (no pitting, dark spots, etc) but I think the main reason for the reverse failure was low fluid. Can you give me some ideas on what to look for?

Also if somebody has a write-up on how to file the gear/synchro teeth it would much appreciated! I couldn't find one from a forum search.

Tshearman

Anybody?

rennat_2006

iTrader: (10)

If the bearings have any pitting, screwed up cages, spun races, feel notchy when spun then yes youll want to replace them. Also check out the races if there is any nicks or burrs you can feel with your fingernail where the bearings ride they will need to be replaced.