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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Hey everyone, I just bought a 1995 z28 with the lt1 and the t-56 tranny. the reverse gear is pretty much shot, i have to push the shifter and hold it there when in reverse and even then it jumps out. I have been looking around and seen that i might not have to get the tranny taken out since you can gain access to the reverse syncro from the back? Is this true? and would it be better to flip it around or replace the whole syncro and if so what brands of syncro do you suggest with prices. thanks in advance
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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You will probably need the ring and possibly a set of shift fork pads . It can be done in the car but I would pull it so you can work on it easier .
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well i was planning on taking it to ammco since i have not done any tranny work and i don't really have the time.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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dont try holding it in gear when it jumps out of gear or you can damage the gear itself. ask me how I know
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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well at the moment i am stuck driving my ford focus... i am going to try to get this fixed the first week i am back from college. so i am just trying to see if it is going to be cheaper then what i expect. and i am refraining from putting it in reverse just sounds terrible.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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I would stay away from Ammco if I were you .
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I would stay away from Ammco if I were you .
x2 every trans shop I checked out when I needed a rebuild were clueless, one said I diidnt have a reverse synchro, one place just wanted to put a new trans in for me and one place even tried telling me I only had a 5speed their used to autos.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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ok well i am trying to get a parts list and pricing. I don't really want to do this myself unless it is really straight forward. the ammaco by my place is not that bad. have dealt with them before and they did everything right and where knowledgeable.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Where are you located ?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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i am located in greenville south carolina
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i think theres a place in florence that works with f-bodies. cant remember what its called though. ill see if i can find out the name.
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alright mr transmission in greenville said that it would be 499 plus parts as long as my exhuast is not in the way. but let me know for that guy. thanks
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Thats pulling it and doing the repair or is that repairing it in the car ?
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pulling it, doing the repair, and putting it back in. and i can supply my own parts
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Thats not too bad I guess .
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think reverse has a synchro.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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that is what i am trying to find out. but no one giving me straight answers haha i am trying to figure out what i need to fix and what parts i need
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Reverse uses a brass syncro ring unlike the rest of the unit that uses a steel ring lined with carbon fiber material .

I would order the brass ring , fork pads and have them debur the sleeve and flip it around .
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alright ill just wait to see what if downsouthws6 can find that guys name out.
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