On the T5-Z, is reverse synchronized?
I have to put the car in first gear then into reverse so it doesn't grind. The trans is a week old.
I have to put the car in first gear then into reverse so it doesn't grind. The trans is a week old.
On the T5-Z, is reverse synchronized?
I have to put the car in first gear then into reverse so it doesn't grind. The trans is a week old.
I just push it into 5th and then into reverse. No problem if you do it that way.
You sheared 3rd gear trying to get into reverse??
Maybe I should slap on some Kumhos on my car and I'll be safe. That must of been one horrible sound.nah, 150 shot with some stickys out back. the Z couldnt handle it.
Maybe I should slap on some Kumhos on my car and I'll be safe. That must of been one horrible sound.
...all i heard was this loud ass grind and my motor went to 8000 rpm...
It grabs just at the right height. I hate conflicting answers.Where does your clutch grab at? Close the floor? Sounds to me like it might need some more slack taken out of it. The T5Z does have the synchro unlike early production T5's. I run a T5z and it used to grind unless I shifted to 5th first then reverse, everyone said it is normal - but guess what, it wasn't. I adjusted my clutch using the Ford method I found posted on this site and now my clutch grabs at the correct height and I can shift into reverse with no issuses at all, it really is nice not to have to fool with now
Something is off then. What clutch & pressure plate are you using? How much travel do you have at the clutch fork? If you have changed a few things you might need to make a couple adjustments to get it right...