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Pete · 07-11-2021, 03:40 PM

A simple mod to the tail shaft housing, as long as you have it out, is to trim a slip joint bushing slightly and install it behind the existing one. This gives more bearing area for the slip joint.
Another simple mod that increases the overall life of the transmission is, screw a street "L" in the oil filler hole on the side of the case. When filling, this will increase the oil level in the transmission 1/2 inch. Fill to bottom of thread.

I didn't dream this stuff up, my transmission guy did and it works on hundreds of T5's.

07-11-2021, 03:40 PM	#19
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: Where to find info on gearbox conversion? A simple mod to the tail shaft housing, as long as you have it out, is to trim a slip joint bushing slightly and install it behind the existing one. This gives more bearing area for the slip joint. Another simple mod that increases the overall life of the transmission is, screw a street "L" in the oil filler hole on the side of the case. When filling, this will increase the oil level in the transmission 1/2 inch. Fill to bottom of thread. I didn't dream this stuff up, my transmission guy did and it works on hundreds of T5's.