DustinBigD88

So I'm attempting to rebuild my T-56 for the first time. I have followed the step by step process from the sticky but I'm having a problem with the 2 torx head bolts on the case. I have already stripped 2 sockets trying to break them loose. They seem to be seized to the aluminum. Is there a trick to it or Is the steel in my tools just to soft? The sticky says they are T-40 but it fit kinda sloppy to me. Any help would be greatly appreciated because this has me at a standstill.

Ferocity02

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Heat the the bolts heads with a torch to melt the thread locker. I also broke two bits before I tried heating them. Also, the torx bits without the hollow center will be a little stronger. I borrowed one from my work, Sears only had the hollow ones.

DustinBigD88

Mine were solid they just twisted and broke. I'll try heating them tomorrow. Will a propane torch do the job? Also, they are t40 aren't they? I can't help thinking about how loose the bit fit.

Ferocity02

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Propane torch will work. Heat them for a min or two. Not sure what size bit, I have a set and used whatever fit best.

DustinBigD88

Ok man I'll give it a try. Thanks a lot. I didn't know they had thread locker on em. Although I kinda figured they did after the 2nd bit broke lol

jmd

iTrader: (4)

The earlier bolts are a poor fit for Torx bits. I always had better luck driving a Torx Plus 40 into them (except when the head cracked.) The later bolts are better-fit to a regular T-40 and Liberty sells hex-head bolts. Or a nut welded to them makes a lot of sense.

Heat them up, tighten slightly to break free, then back them out. Then use anti-sieze on the way in.

DustinBigD88

Ok I finally got them out. A little heat and they came out no problem. Kinda makes me feel dumb lol. Thanks for the help guys. Now I'm just waiting on a new 2nd gear from tick and then I'll be putting it all back together. Might be back for more help lol. Hopefully not though.

thesource

iTrader: (60)

I'm surprised Tick has 2nd gears. They are on back order last I heard from Tremec.

DustinBigD88

Ok I finished up my trans and put it back in the car. Everything is fine now except I'm getting a slight grind going into 5th gear. Everything in the trans looked like brand new except the busted 2nd gear. This is my first time inside a trans so I'm thinkin maybe I did something wrong? I never had this problem with 5th until I worked on it. I really don't think it Is the synchro because it looked great. Any ideas? 5th gear is the only gear it happens in.