Ford Focus ST l RS Transmission Synchros Replacement/Install

Replacing my Ford Focus RS transmission stock synchros for Carbon synchros

[@bubbajones7486]

I'm impressed. This video will help build confidence for those that dare such a project. Thanks for the video!

[@Fitzee3]

What an amazing project! Man I’m inspired by these videos!

[@adamhouston4299]

Loving the videos man!

[@nwparednecks2219]

I put a new used trans with half the mileage in my ST a month ago because my 3rd and 4th synchros went bad. 9 days after the warranty expired on this "new" one ended I lost 4th gear... And i haven't been beating it. Hopefully I can rebuild it without messing it up.

[@blanejr1]

You guys have the kit number or parts list and where you purchased them? TIA!

[@joshb6634]

super helpful guys, I'm doing mine right now, thanks for sharing this.

[@humantwist-offcap9514]

This video fully encapsulates working on a car with the boys. 4 of you in the garage, one owns the car, one is the knowledge and tools guy, and the other two are there to fuck around/play mess around with their gun/talk crap to the two working on the car.

[@joehuff2292]

Yall literally made this look so easy to do.. it looks like it just takes time and patience.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Because they didn't even show you how to rove the c clips, which is the hard part

[@joehuff2292]

@ERICSDIYGARAGE exactly lol

[@brxken5496]

I vannot wait till that rs is done ishh thats the best sound i ever heard on a rs

[@loafboi_]

You're looking good in that Mustang. 😘😎

[@zrnjan]

My Ford Focus jumps out of reverse, i.e. the shifter jumps out of reverse position as well as the transmission disengages of reverse. All it takes is to stick it in reverse, drive a few feet in reverse and you get this "thump" sound and the stick and the transmission jump out of reverse, sometimes Iget grinding sound sometimes the grinding sound is not there itjust jumps out of reverse. Any thoughts, directions as to what might be the cause?

[@Carlitos-qh6cs]

What were the special tools needed for this ?

[@aldob25]

How's the transmission holding up? Also is this the same kit mountune has? Complete synchro kit? Thanks

[@AvidRunner437]

How long did it take to do all this?

[@gayaperformance]

Very good video. Thanks 👍🏼

[@michaelgearhart6685]

You think this is a doable job for someone who works in a shop turning wrenches? I've replaced clutch assemblies before just never split a transaxle before? I'm aware of the precise measurements and preload needed when re assembling and am one to pay attention to detail and triple check things. Need to replace a clutch and figured I could do it all at once lsd, clutch, and some fresh synchros

[@adammiller5719]

Does the reverse gear have a synchro??

[@barnhousegarage]

Where did you find your parts,I've been looking everywhere and can't find them?

[@The1stH0ur]

My dream car 😍some day

[@robertramirez7828]

How long did it end up lasting

[@user-yg8kw3tp3z]

Where i can get the bearings for all shafts?

[@axelriet]

Thanks for the video! Could you please tell where you brought the forks? I cannot locate a good source. Thanks!

[@SlowestRS]

Jackstransmissions.com If you get a hold of them, they have em

[@axelriet]

@@SlowestRS Thanks! In the meantime, I found this: ford.7zap.com/en/car/183/1.50740,4.17338,6.52174,7.1276,10.1886/69/1918/16944/

[@KyleNelson279]

Why doesn't anyone set preload on the new bearings? They do it with the diff bearings when putting a lsd in but not upgrading sychros??

[@boost351]

Maybe because people aren't aware of it. I think there's a special tool to mount the dial indicator, to set up the bearing preload. I haven't come across anyone doing it when replacing bearing on the shafts

[@barnhousegarage]

Where did you find parts?

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

So, what is the advantage of the carbon lining in the new syncros?

[@drzflyest4]

The grip is superior to a brass lining making high rpm shifts buttery smooth

[@HouseLightweight]

so I'm guessing the new synchros are stronger than the factory one's?

[@SlowestRS]

HouseLightweight very much stronger

[@dueceswrenchworx5138]

Where did you source the new shift fork? Any part numbers?

[@SlowestRS]

Adam Peters website called jacks transmission, give them a call👍

[@boogylama]

What is the difference from carbon syncros and stock while driving?

[@SlowestRS]

shawn weekley not much unless your stock synchros tabs are broken

[@1stWorldProblemsSolved]

If you don't mind sending me those forks, I'll make a replacement part for those plastics in CAD, I have a special high heat bearing plastic that would be perfect for that. I'll pay shipping also, just lmk.

[@SlowestRS]

Can you message me on Instagram? @slowest_rs

[@johno9507]

Where did you get the rebuild kit from?

[@xaviertooclean8067]

did you ever find one? i need one badly lol

[@samsonyunited]

Did you shimm after doing all that? Also, where did you buy the fork from?

[@SlowestRS]

samsonyunited sorry for late reply, i found some one to sell it to me used, but you can buy it new off of jacks transmission.

[@samsonyunited]

@@SlowestRS so I take IT you did not shimm and you used the same bearing race and only changed the bearing on the shaft?

[@SlowestRS]

samsonyunited i did change the outer race that stays on the housing of the transmission. I had a shop take it off and put the new one in

[@boost351]

@@samsonyunited I think you need a special tool to mount the dial indicator to set bearing preload (shims)

[@cadillacmandan]

How did this all work out in the end? I did this exact process and I'm also wondering if it's these upgraded top counter shaft bearings. Did an OEM clutch, DMF, slave cylinder, and syncro upgrade. Also disassembled the shift tower because I had a leak, cleaned thoroughly resealed and installed. The first issue I stumbled across was bleeding the slave cylinder. I have a decent Craftsman bleeder tool but it's not a high-end shop tool. After pumping for a while it finally gravity bled as we couldn't seem to inject too much fluid into the slave cylinder through this particular bleeder tool. Gave it about 100 pumps. The car starts fine and I've got the proper dot 4 pissing out of the slave cylinder. Clutch pedal returns after being depressed. No check engine light. My problem seems to be with the engagement. I have reverse... And if I start in second on the lift, I have wheel rotation. Feels like I'm putting it into first although the feel doesn't seem quite right and nothing. As I go to bring it to the neutral position the wheels start to spin. It looks and appears to be a neutral although there is a slight resistance and the car doesn't want to turn off. After tapping the button four or five times the car finally turns off. With the vehicle off the transmission seems to cycle through all the gears just fine but with a slight resistance. No clunking or banging just feels a little weird. Maybe it's because I've been driving a 2014 6sp Corolla for the past week LOL. Did the shift linkage reset whereas the vehicle was put in a neutral, the clip was released, put into fourth and then clip reattached. Same results. I know there's a few possibilities as this is like calling your doctor and telling him you have a cough and asking for a diagnosis over the phone. But any insight would be appreciated. Gonna give it a go again tomorrow. Worst case scenario pull the transmission and reinspect everything. Pulled the shift tower before I left and everything looked great... Kinda stumped. I am also used Ford OEM spec dual clutch transmission fluid. There's nothing crazy or aftermarket other than the synchros. Shift forks slid up and down on both counter shafts before reinstallation and The shift works lined up properly accepting the shift tower when sealed and installed.

[@jeffpatchell6413]

I had to get a used transmission for my ST because nobody sells parts for it.

[@sprebound3805]

Still have the part #'s for those forks?

[@SlowestRS]

No, sorry I don’t. you can call jacks transmission, I know they carry them, currently I am in the works of making those plastic guides for future replacements

[@stevencota5651]

How much is the labor on this job? 💵

[@markfellows2295]

Intergears.co.uk it looks like you put the 1&2 sliding outer hub upside down on rebuild of mainshaft did you have to strip it all back down again ? Be Carefull ST drivers this will bash your 2nd gear to pieces

[@SlowestRS]

Yes I did, i found out when testing it before mounting it on the car

[@georgie2158]

Good work. Its really not hard. I had to change the input shaft bearing on my fiesta st. Its just a puzzle. Pretty easy stuff. Read some shit and its not hard.

[@chucka187]

Make sure you swap those muffler bearings 😂😂😂

[@SlowestRS]

Lol almost due

[@84knocturnal]

only 360p....lol I am spoiled

[@SlowestRS]

USN Artsen lol it takes youtube like 2hrs to render it. Give it some time, it’ll go up to 1080p-4K

[@whipple5.022]

Still a Slow 4 banger! Smh 😂

[@SlowestRS]

Faster than your car lol

[@whipple5.022]

@@SlowestRS No even close! Waste of money for Slow trash! Smh 😂

[@SlowestRS]

2 Fast show me a time slip/video of your 1/4 times. Then you can talk about me being slow😉, but for now your argument is invalid

[@whipple5.022]

@@SlowestRS Post me a video of your car Running lmfao! All u have shown is ur car in pieces! Smh 😂

[@whipple5.022]

@@SlowestRS So until then ur point is invalid and still slow! U will never have 800hp like me LMFAO! 😂😂😂