Rebuilding my own F Body T56 - Part 1 (Disassembly)

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

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[@joequashnock1552]

Best step-by-step T-56 rebuild video I’ve seen, yet!! I am having 1st and 2nd gear engagement problems in my 2000 Corvette. You’ve given me the confidence, bravery, and courage to take on this job!

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you, that's awesome! 😎👍

[@yamahaguy1732]

I have an issue getting it into first time to time after coming to a stop. I’ve also had the shifter kinda bounce back when downshifting into 3rd and 5th. I think it might be getting close to rebuild time.

[@jaylv88]

This is absolute perfection, i needed this for my first re/re t56 and no one goes into this much detail. Thank you very much.

[@1gbayfisher]

by FAR the best t56 re/re on the internet. Good job.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you! 😀👍

[@justinchristiano7928]

I must say....Thank You for this video. It is hands down the best video I have seen on a T56 teardown! You need to make more videos as you explain things so well.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you! 😁

[@crankshaftsfuels6445]

This channel deserves so much more recognition

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you!

[@timjones5631]

I’m thinking of trying this and doing bearings as well. May the lord be with me 😂.thanks for the vid mate

[@Mykytys]

Absolutely best T56 video. Thanks for this!

[@weekendwarrior1551]

I’m in the middle of converting a T56 from a C5 to stuff behind an LS in a 3rd gen Camaro and this has been a great video, appreciate it!

[@jessebryant9819]

Big thanks to you! I watched your videos, took your advice and along with the Tremec manual I was able to rebuild my T56 myself. Thanks for all the detail and explanation

[@flux_core_fx]

Thank you for making an honest effort and using the manual! Unfortunately/have the opportunity to learn to do this too...

[@oakheart572]

Ty, for the very helpful video about to open up the t56 out of my 95 z28, the lost 5th and 6th

[@jameslewis197]

I'm taking my box out, my teeth are bad in my 2nd all my others go good ..my mechanic is going too dude my clutch/ sand it, but he took the box a trans spot next block

[@maldo72]

good stuff saving this video for future reference

[@mubashircheentavida]

Oh dude what timing. I'm about to pull my trans and try a rebuild myself. Definitely put the link for the tools in the description! What a daunting task, I keep having to tell myself it's like assembling legos, but much more expensive LOL, great thing is my trans is exactly the same as yours so this video is just amazing

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Great videos, and I enjoy your commentary and personality 👍🏼

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@ChefofWar33]

Good god. You have big balls my friend. Im not sure im mentally equiped for this task if im honest with myself. Id rather just go into a bit of debt to have Tick Performance rebuild mine.

[@jonathanrojas3756]

Definitely earned a sub! Best video I’ve ever seen for a t56

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you!

[@johnblaze8430]

You the man bro,video is top notch.Thanks🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you!

[@hotroddude6551]

Excellent vid. Saving me with the 5/6 assembly. I'm fixing what Tick screwed up / failed to fix.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Glad it could help! What part of 5\6 assembly did they miss?

[@hotroddude6551]

@@TheBudgetMindedMotorist They didn't replace the snaprings for speedo reluctor. They literally slid off. They didn't mention or fix 5th gear or the synchro. Both are bad. Car never seen 5th since they rebuilt it until 14 months later my son tried to go to 5th first time driving it and it would grind. The car was sitting in the trailer for 14 months and was never driven. but Tick wouldn't warranty it. They used the nylon shift pads. One was broke.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

@@hotroddude6551 oh man. Sorry to hear that!

[@gamestop1643]

I bought the 12 ton press and the channel where the gear rest’s between is too small and doesn’t fit. Hopefully the 20 ton does as I will be returning the 12 for the 20. Just for this job.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

The 20 ton is what I used.

[@joequashnock1552]

I was wondering if the 12T would work. This clarifies it. HF 20T press is on the tool list. Thanks guys!!

[@jeremyrussell5567]

Having leftover parts just means you put it back together better then the factory🤣🤣

[@kriskirtley8052]

Awesome video man. Funny as shit too. Bout to have to do mine for the first time. Props on the vid🤙🏼

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you!

[@xxCORONAxx]

Great tutorial, should make a 1 year later update on the rebuild.

[@marlattmotos]

Like the video, do a good job at commentary and pretty engaged and thorough

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you!

[@marlattmotos]

@@TheBudgetMindedMotorist also what is that plug in underneath the green tag? Yellowish in color? Mine snapped off of my t56 and I don't quite know what to order to replace it.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

@@marlattmotos it's the skip shift solenoid

[@marlattmotos]

@@TheBudgetMindedMotorist what's it do exactly?

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

@@marlattmotos basically it locks out 2nd gear under low load acceleration and guides the shifter straight from first gear to fourth, skipping 2nd and 3rd. It was supposed to help with fuel economy. If your transmission isn't locking out 2nd under low load, skip shift may have been tuned out of the ecm or disabled with a skip shift eliminator like this one. www.ebay.com/itm/Muzzys-21008-Skip-Shift-Eliminator-CAGS-1994-2022-Chevrolet-Dodge-Pontiac-Manual-/251584509967?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@toddlenser9542]

I bought the shims from TheGearBox. that small tapered bearing has to be removed first if you are working on a Corvette.

[@AshleysBlissfulCreations]

incredible work!

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thanks a lot!

[@matthewmccullough917]

Amazing video Thankyou

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@marlattmotos]

I have a question also, what is that yellowish/tan plug that is coming out down below that green tag? Mines snapped and I don't quite know what it is? Neutral safety switch?

[@BSD2000]

The T56 in my 1996 Camaro SS has an issue with 5th gear. When I try to shift into 5th and let the clutch out, it doesn't seem to fully engage and pops out. Sometimes if I double clutch it, it will go on in. The rest of the gears - reverse, 1 through 4 and 6th all engage fine. What could be wrong? Bent shift fork? Worn shift fork pads? Bad synchros for 5th? Since 5th/6th gear assemblies are accessible from removing the tail shaft, would replacing the synchros or shift fork pads be an easy job I could do in my driveway?

[@AbsenteeShawneeHousing]

Did it end up shifting and doing well? About to attempt this the exact same way on my 96 Camaro Z28 T56. Awesome video man.

[@victor.hugo.differentialz]

I subscribe now I need a t56 to rebuild 😅

[@jameslewis197]

I have bad teeth on my 2nd, my mechanic took box / Trans off too get redone, buddy of mine got his ring-3rd 5th gear from a junk yard, off a wrecked one runs today

[@johnjohn-xo5gl]

Hey where did you get your black handled snap ring pliers from?

[@jameslewis197]

It reminds us why a manual 4-5-or 6 gear is cheaper & easier too work on

[@davenava6886]

Thanks for the video, I just found you at Facebook t56 page, question ❓ got my hands on a t56 97 Pontiac firebird, second gear grains and sometimes is harder to shift in to, all the rest of gears shift good except when I go to 6 gear I got vibration, any input I will appreciate thanks again

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

If it's grinding going into second it's likely the clutch material is worn from the 2nd gear blocker ring. If it hasn't been happening for too long you might be able to reuse second gear and the 1-2 synchro slider. It's worth replacing all the blocker rings and inspecting all gears and synchro sliders while everything is apart. The vibration in 6th could be caused by worn splines on the main shaft where the 5/6 cluster gear presses on. If the 5/6 cluster slides off without much effort I would take a close look at the main shaft splines and if they're severely worn I would recommend having the splines repaired.

[@3500camarz]

Should replace the 3-4 aluminum shift fork with a steel one. That was a weak spot with these trannys

[@Cr3aT3uR]

Bonjour, Pour les kits de réfections, il y a une différence sur les t56 et les t56 magnum ? merci

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Yes

[@AlvjaDahat]

This is an amazing work! Found this just as I was about to replace all of the reverse parts . Question ...my t56 had been disassembled prior to buying it and was missing everything all the way to the synchronizer and reverse fork . I've ordered everything but can't seem to figure out the part# for that first plastic spacer you pulled above the speedo gear. Any help finding this part would be much appreciated.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

Thank you! Are you talking about the black piece at 7:32? The service manual refers to it as a "sealing ring" on pages 2-5 and 4-4 but it does not list a part number and without the part number I've been unable to locate the part online. I can only recommend reaching out to Tremec via www.tremec.com/contacto.php. Let them know that you're looking for the sealing ring described on those pages and see if they can point you to a source for the part or at least give you the part number. Wish I could offer more info.

[@AlvjaDahat]

@@TheBudgetMindedMotorist yes , that "sealing ring" at around 7:30 is the part I was inquiring about . I'll contact tremec like you suggested. Thank you for the response and for the help .

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

You're welcome! 😁👍

[@AlvjaDahat]

@The Budget Minded Motorist Just an update on that sealing ring . The manufacturer told me it's not necessary to put it back if I don't have it.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

@@AlvjaDahat that's great to know! Thanks for the update!

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

Yeah, 5-6 is supposed to be pressed onto the main shaft. If it can be removed by hand it NEEDS to be replaced.

[@joyroc885]

I take it this should be the same steps for a t56 out of a 06 corvette? I need to replace the output shaft.

[@TheBudgetMindedMotorist]

While they're both technically t56s, the Corvette T56 in the Corvette is set up differently as far as the shifter and tail end go. Synchros are slightly different in the later T56 as well, if I'm not mistaken. I would imagine the process is roughly the same, but there will certainly be some differences here and there.

[@sethmcavoy7672]

When I find bolts super tight, its usually a warning sign of mechanical incompetence.