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    Clutch problems

    Two thoughts to add to the equation that are not so obvious on these 05+ clutches. One is that some brands of clutch kits need a spacer behind the hydraulic cylinder to give it a little more throw due to the design being a little different from OE. Second is that IF the car has somehow managed...
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    Manual trans output shaft play

    it is normal to have rotational backlash in these manual transmissions. There is no adjustment for the gear lash, but there are shims that can tighten the bearings, but that only affects the endplay. For transmissions PRIOR to 2005 you can pull the yoke and see if the tail shaft has...
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    Replacement clutch recommendations

    Yes, I totally missed that you have the XL Kit in there. So, what I said applies only to people with the original TR3650 transmissions. I will add that with SOME aftermarket clutches (and the RXT is a great clutch) it is sometimes necessary to add a spacer plate behind the hydraulic cylinder on...
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    Replacement clutch recommendations

    If your transmission still has the stock 10-spline shaft and your car has 600+ rwhp then you will be wasting your money to put ANY clutch in that doesn't have the 26 spline hub. Of course, that will require changing your input shaft to match as well. I've seen LOTS of twisted 10-spline input...
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    How much power and tq can the 2005-2009 t5 take

    Unfortunately, that 2005-up T-5 is a unique animal. Yes, gears from a T5Z or even the Astro A-5 gears and G-Force Street gears will go inside, BUT if it will be bolted to the original V-6 bell housing there is NO INPUT SHAFT made that is the correct length that goes with those gears. Also, the...
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    '08 GT 5-sp trans leak

    My preference is Permatex Ultra-Black. It seals well, but does not dry up so terribly hard. Those super-duper sealants dry hard like epoxy and make it really hard to get apart and really hard to remove the old epoxy to seal it again next time.
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    '08 GT 5-sp trans leak

    The "curl" of the nylon material flopping from the nut doesn't hurt anything, but I agree that it indicates the nut has been off. It is possible that the nut could be loose enough to be leaking. My little Makita battery impact seems to only tighten to around 20-22 ft/lbs. It could never...
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    '08 GT 5-sp trans leak

    So was the flange seal all scrunched up behind that nut?
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    '08 GT 5-sp trans leak

    The Ford flange seal is a 4R3Z-7E397-A The Ford Tail seal for an 05-10 is a 4R3Z-7052-AA I don't know if Ford still offers these or not, but I think they are readily available.
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    '08 GT 5-sp trans leak

    What I just said about installing the flange WAS COVERED in the Service Manual "TR3650 Assembly" pdf posted above in steps 57, 58, and 59 but it is not clear as to why you would want to "forget" to install the flange seal the first time and go back and install it later...
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    '08 GT 5-sp trans leak

    This may not be as simple as a leaky seal... The TR3650 is NOTORIOUS for developing a crack in the extension housing just in line with the cross member. The leak will run to the rear lust like a bad seal, so be thorough with the examination and fix. This is true for both the 2001-2004 style...
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    HELP!! Transmission's stuck in 3rd gear!

    I can't think of anything in the internals that would break and not allow the shifter lever to move from the third gear position. Now, other things can happen that it would remain in third even though the lever moved to neutral. In that case if the lever moved to fourth, then it would be in...
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    T56 magnum xl swap question

    I've been afraid of the Amsoil ATF after I opened a T-5 several years ago that had been running it for several years. First, I will say that this was the CLEANEST T-5 I have ever opened (other than new) which speaks well for the cleaning additives in the Amsoil. BUT, the issue with that T-5...
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    T56 magnum xl swap question

    I believe at one time the Pennzoil Synchromesh was suggested by Tremec Support, but that has since stopped. Synchromesh is the recommended fluid for a TKO and works well there with the BRONZE synchro rings. It still makes the insides get really sooty black and if used, it should be changed...
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    T56 magnum xl swap question

    Going with gear oil will have long-term negative effects with your Tremec. Tremec's recommended fluids are better for your transmission in the long run and should always be used... I will say I have torn down several transmissions that have had gear oil in them or Synchromesh Fluid. Granted...
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