I want to thank every for the wonderful heart felt comments. It really means so much to me. Like all videos a common question often comes up. One was "why did you throw out a cover that could be fixed by welding or plugging it?" If I am working on a job where the component could be easily sourced used or new I am not going to waste my time as well as the customer's money ( which they pay by the hour ) to give them a part that may be compromised by welding. These are very thin die cast covers and tend to warp when welded unless of course one uses proper preheat methods and bolts it to a case during the repair. I have bins of covers as well as new covers in stock because they do get dented and cracked often from people damaging them removing and installing the transmission. In this situation it was not worth the time to repair.
Great video! I bought a T5 conversion for my 1967 MGBGT, to the orginal engine (4 cylinder) from Dave at Fab-Tek. In the process of making another trans tunnel plate (it enters the cabin differently in the car, can't use the orginal) for the shifter wirh my son. I am also re-wiring the entire car and taking advantage of the engine out. Slow an steady progress.
out of curiosity would it have been a bad option to use tap to thread that hole and put a bolt in it cut down? that seems like a quick easy option to re-use the part but I have no damn idea what I'm talking about I'm literally just curious
Where are you located? Quick description of my issuse. I have a tko 600 engine built 331 ( 425 hp) Pulled out of the drive way ( driving at speed limit) grabbed 1st ,2nd when I shifted it to 3rd I heard a loud thump engine stalled. Re start engine but car won't move no leaks after thump. With car running shift to 1st car won't move an in and stalls engine. Shift to reverse I here a noise car don't move . Help .. thanks
Perfect timing! Sorry for all of your losses- I’m sitting in a hospital room awaiting my s/o’s liver transplant, with a non-W/C t-5 torn down at home on the bench (with a .63 overdrive gear!). Putting my waiting time to good use! Thank you for that….
Sorry for your loss Paul. The rebuild kit I got from you went in without a hitch. The rebuild was a success. The camaro is almost done, I have some engine compartment wiring to do and I will make a video. Thank you for these informative videos.
Mr Paul, my condolences, those are hard times. Thanks for posting another video. Wow, that main shaft was really worn . Thanks again for doing the new Hurst shifter for my A-833, shifts like a hot knife thru butter.
My condolences. I lost my sister to cancer 2 years ago, and my mother 1 year later. Enjoy your time on earth, I do! I bought 3 (clone) 409 2x4 4 speeds
Good to see you again, sorry for your losses. This video is just what I needed. I have a nwc from an 89 s10 that will be going behind a flathead for a 48 F1. It was an ebay purchase so my plan has been to rebuild it since I know nothing of it's condition. I'm eager to learn something new.
Thank God for these videos. I'm in the process of swapping out a damaged world class with a non world class in a 4x4. Thanks so much for making them sir 💪💪.
Condolences Paul and nice to see you're back. I don't know what upgrades are available for a T5 but on T5 WC I have it has carbon fiber rings and some billet aluminum upgrades. It sits behind a SBC 355 vortec roller in an 86 Grand Prix. A must be upgrade is to get rid of the stock shifter. I have a Hurst with stops that prevents overshifting unlike the sloppy stock shifter.
I watched this video once before out of curiosity, but now having a customer with a T5 am watching it again just to refresh the basic process. Can very much see the influence the T5 had on the development of the NV4500.
Thanks Paul - I've watched this video a bunch of times now. I'm really hoping that you are able to put together 'part 2' showing the repaired parts, replacement parts and assembly... True gold!
This is great. Moving on to part 2 in a minute. I have a T5 from a 3.4 Camaro that is going into my MGB behind a Fiero 2.8. The MG forums all say that the V6 1st gear is too short with our 3.90 rear end, so I plan to rebuild the box and install a V8 first gear. This series will definitely be my guide for the process.
I bought a torn apart tko600 that had been rebuilt just before it exploded. I watched you videos and it turned out great. The last guy did follow your needle bearings shim needle bearings. Thanks for all the videos. Sorry about your family. I will buy you a coffee.
This is a great video! I've got a lot of experience with mustang world class t5, but had not had the opportunity to work on a non-world-class Camaro T5. I have one in an LS swapped 81 Ford Fairmont. He uses a combination of GM main case, 26 spline input shaft, 27 spline output shaft mustang tail shaft extension and shifter plate assembly. Works very well. And has lasted up until a few days ago when I broke the input shaft shifting aggressively in the third gear.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I have bought your book and these videos as well as your help with the rebuild kits is much appreciated. Sorry for your loss in your family. Covid was a real bitch for a lot of people.
I've got four Volvo M47 boxes in various states of failure. It's the end of the line for M47's since most parts are no longer available. I think I've got enough good parts between them to put together one working transmission. I'm having fun disassembling them and learning how they work. I have the factory service manual but there is so much more to it. Your book looks like exactly what I was looking for. I just placed an order.
Hello Paul sorry for you and Rhonda's loss your sister to? I lost my mom in 19, I have no words sir. As you already know I watch all your videos I am a manual gear box man Thank You for another wonderful video Paul.
So glad you're keepin the stick shift alive, Paul. A new subscriber, but have had your 1st book for years, and have just learned about your videos. Have sent an Email to your Co., for parts, tranny and advice. Another thank you for all you do. Also sorry to hear about your losses, and hoping for your speedy mental recovery.
@@GearBoxVideo I’m keeping my fingers crossed when I pull my apart things look good. I did manage to score a new old stock front bearing retainer as well as a new old stock rear oil seal! I need to buy you a coffee and keep you motivated to get part two up! Hey I don’t know if you follow abom79 on RUclips but he’s in Florida and he also does flame welding of shafts.
I worked as an engineer for plasma and flame spray equipment. Not a good choice for repair on shafts that are subjected to the high PSI needles produce. Best is hard welding. Sleeving and spray welding are OK but in no way bring back the original strength of the shaft. I will explain this when the shaft is repaired in the next video
Sorry for the lose of your sister and thank you for making this NWC T5 teardown video. Also thank you for your quick reply to my email. Looking forward to the rebuild of the NWC T5.
Hi Paul, so sorry to hear about your mom and sister. Prayers sent. Can you do a video on how you clean the cases and prep the internal parts for rebuild? Would really like to see how that case comes out.
Welcome back, Paul. Although the last few months were clearly not pleasant, you appear to be in good spirits. Many years ago, you taught me that the shiny synchronizer surface on the gear should be scuffed so that the new brass synchronizer ring will grab it better. Since the mainshaft is bad, and 2nd and 3rd gear are not perfect, you could mention there is an option to use a WC mainshaft and WC mainshaft gears, but retain the NWC cluster gear. However, I know the purpose of this video is to remain NWC-specific.
hey man! just randomly stumbled upon one of your videos from 8-10 years ago as I'm learning to rebuild a Nissan cd008 and convert it to a cd009, was suprised to see a long gap in upload, but happier to see you just uploaded for the first time in a long time! thanks for making kick ass knowledgeable content! terribly sorry for the loss's. thanks for everthing. +1 new subscriber!
A similar gearbox to this one was used in the V6 Holden Commodore. GMH closed its doors in Australia a few years ago. The ones repaired didn't have the thrust bearing on 5th gear. A reasonably easy gearbox to work with.
glad you are back ... omg this brings back memories .. I used to grande these transmissions back in the day with my 85 fox body mustang when we would street race in south fl ... and back then they were cheap and easy to buy used and would regularly just swap them out when third gear would take a dump from racing around town .... lol it got to the point I would have 5 or 6 of them just laying around to swap in and got so god at replacing them I would keep a spare one in the trunk of the car and could have it swapped out of my mustang in about 20min where ever it blew up to get me home lol lol... very weak transmission .... and should be tossed out and send to the bottom of the ocean... lol ....
Hey man. I’m so glad your back. My grandmother passed in may. She broke her hip, then arm. It’s been real hard. I am new to t-5’s I need help. I am in north fort myers. I am going to check your website out too I need help!
Sorry to hear that, Paul. I've been there man. Random question: Just replaced my Dodge NV4500 and the newly rebuilt one has a "crunchy" first gear. Got about 1,000 miles on it now but, it doesn't seem to be going away. Thoughts?
Great Videos! verry helpful ! i am re assembling a 84 t5 nwc. after assembly of the the reverse gear and shift fork, It feels like it hangs up. I have to help the gear along as i pull on the shifter arm. It is lubricated with atf. I am thinking it should slide more freely. I did test fit for this issue before re assembly and all was sliding nicely. Do you have anything i should be looking for or at ?
I have tons of covers and used covers are easy to find. I keep new covers in stock. Also the new covers are a better design. These covers can be easily welded but as a rule when it comes to the quality of work we put out here it doesn't pass.
Thank you Paul for the great videos. My front thrust washer on the counter shaft is much better than the one shown in the video, only a couple small spots of brass showing. Area smaller than a pencil eraser diameter. Should I just reuse it or the new one. Didn't seem like you cared for the new steel ones. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Hey Paul - Curious if you've seen this before. Reassembling my WC main shaft. When I put the spiral snap ring on, 1 and 2 won't move. The synchro stack (inner/outer cone and blocking ring) seem to be several thousands taller than what I pulled off the shaft. This style of synchro that came in the kit has a fiber strip all the way around (after market). Hadn't seen this type before. Is there a fix or am I buying new synchros?
You need to contact the people that sold you the kit since its possible the aftermarket rings are bent or do not fit correctly... Compare old to new before Assembly... Try old on again see what happens
I put new syncros in a ZF 6spd out of a 2002 F350 7.3L diesel, and I had to push 2 gears and a bearing off all at once--- and it was sketchy to say the least. My press has a 32 ton bottle jack and I was seemingly pushing that jack to it's limits before it finally popped like a shotgun round going off--- and it all came off just fine after it busted loose. Kinda scary while it was in the press though.
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I want to thank every for the wonderful heart felt comments. It really means so much to me. Like all videos a common question often comes up. One was "why did you throw out a cover that could be fixed by welding or plugging it?"
If I am working on a job where the component could be easily sourced used or new I am not going to waste my time as well as the customer's money ( which they pay by the hour ) to give them a part that may be compromised by welding. These are very thin die cast covers and tend to warp when welded unless of course one uses proper preheat methods and bolts it to a case during the repair. I have bins of covers as well as new covers in stock because they do get dented and cracked often from people damaging them removing and installing the transmission. In this situation it was not worth the time to repair.
Great video! I bought a T5 conversion for my 1967 MGBGT, to the orginal engine (4 cylinder) from Dave at Fab-Tek. In the process of making another trans tunnel plate (it enters the cabin differently in the car, can't use the orginal) for the shifter wirh my son. I am also re-wiring the entire car and taking advantage of the engine out. Slow an steady progress.
Where's part 2 of the non world class?
out of curiosity would it have been a bad option to use tap to thread that hole and put a bolt in it cut down? that seems like a quick easy option to re-use the part but I have no damn idea what I'm talking about I'm literally just curious
See above responses
Where are you located? Quick description of my issuse.
I have a tko 600 engine built 331 ( 425 hp)
Pulled out of the drive way ( driving at speed limit) grabbed 1st ,2nd when I shifted it to 3rd I heard a loud thump engine stalled. Re start engine but car won't move no leaks after thump. With car running shift to 1st car won't move an in and stalls engine. Shift to reverse I here a noise car don't move . Help .. thanks
Paul, all things not withstanding, its good to see you back. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Perfect timing! Sorry for all of your losses- I’m sitting in a hospital room awaiting my s/o’s liver transplant, with a non-W/C t-5 torn down at home on the bench (with a .63 overdrive gear!). Putting my waiting time to good use! Thank you for that….
Paul,
Condolences on your losses in your family.
This is an excellent series on the NWC T-5. Thanks for putting this out.
Rick
Sorry for your loss Paul. The rebuild kit I got from you went in without a hitch. The rebuild was a success. The camaro is almost done, I have some engine compartment wiring to do and I will make a video. Thank you for these informative videos.
Sorry for your losses.. glad your back..
Sorry for your losses Paul. Good to see you back, love your videos man!
Paul, you are such a kind kind person. I'm so very sorry for the tumultious events that you've recently been through. Take good care of yourself.
Thank you
Thank you for the video. My condolences. Family first of course.
Hey, my heart goes out to you. We are thinking of you. Remember, remember. We keep them alive and happy forever with our memories and our stories.
Thank you
Mr Paul, my condolences, those are hard times. Thanks for posting another video. Wow, that main shaft was really worn . Thanks again for doing the new Hurst shifter for my A-833, shifts like a hot knife thru butter.
Paul, I’m so sorry to hear about your losses this year. I appreciate all the videos!
Very sorry to hear about your family. Prayers are with you and Family.
Great to see you back, you had some heavy times for sure. As others have said, you do a great job explaining and also filming.
My condolences. I lost my sister to cancer 2 years ago, and my mother 1 year later. Enjoy your time on earth, I do! I bought 3 (clone) 409 2x4 4 speeds
Condolences to all, mate - and welcome back. Take your time. We'll still be here when you have something for us. Cheers. 👍
SO GTSY PAUL,SO SORRY FOR WHAT YOU BEEN THOUGH,YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED..
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU SHOW THE WORLD BRO..STAY WELL
So sorry to hear of all the loss in your Family , at my age I have be going through similar problems . Glad you are back !
Glad that you're back mate, my condolences for the losses in your families.
My condolences Paul . I good to see you back .
Condolences on your losses Paul! Thanks for the video!
Good to see you again, sorry for your losses. This video is just what I needed. I have a nwc from an 89 s10 that will be going behind a flathead for a 48 F1. It was an ebay purchase so my plan has been to rebuild it since I know nothing of it's condition. I'm eager to learn something new.
Nice to see you Paul! Thanks for the content. Sorry for the losses.
Thank God for these videos. I'm in the process of swapping out a damaged world class with a non world class in a 4x4. Thanks so much for making them sir 💪💪.
Condolences Paul and nice to see you're back. I don't know what upgrades are available for a T5 but on T5 WC I have it has carbon fiber rings and some billet aluminum upgrades. It sits behind a SBC 355 vortec roller in an 86 Grand Prix. A must be upgrade is to get rid of the stock shifter. I have a Hurst with stops that prevents overshifting unlike the sloppy stock shifter.
Sorry to hear of your loss , but thank you for your knowledge
I watched this video once before out of curiosity, but now having a customer with a T5 am watching it again just to refresh the basic process. Can very much see the influence the T5 had on the development of the NV4500.
My condolences brother. Glad to see you back. 👍
Good to see you got your trans in gear again. I like watching experts work.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your relatives and you. 🙏
Thanks Paul - I've watched this video a bunch of times now. I'm really hoping that you are able to put together 'part 2' showing the repaired parts, replacement parts and assembly... True gold!
Working on it!
Great to see you back Paul! so sorry for your loss.
This is great. Moving on to part 2 in a minute. I have a T5 from a 3.4 Camaro that is going into my MGB behind a Fiero 2.8. The MG forums all say that the V6 1st gear is too short with our 3.90 rear end, so I plan to rebuild the box and install a V8 first gear. This series will definitely be my guide for the process.
Sorry for your loss you are very helpful thank you for all you do .
Sorry to hear about your losses mate! My condolences to you and your family. 😔🙏 Good to see you back! 👍
You're a strong man
Thank you for all the knowledge you share
I bought a torn apart tko600 that had been rebuilt just before it exploded. I watched you videos and it turned out great. The last guy did follow your needle bearings shim needle bearings. Thanks for all the videos. Sorry about your family. I will buy you a coffee.
So sorry for your loss. Thankful for you and your expertise in all your videos. God bless.
Another great trans video. Sometimes I watch them just as entertainment, not because I want to build the particular trans. THX!
My condolences Paul, you are THE transmission man.
I will get that book!! Happy to see a new video, you've spoiled us!
Sorry to hear what's going on. Love your videos. Glad you are back.
Man so sorry about the family. Family is more important than making videos. but thank you for making these videos, this helped me such much.
I love these videos. I’m looking forward to part 2! I hope it comes out soon!
Glad to see you back Paul.Sorry for your losses.Love the Vids.
Sorry to hear of you sad losses and I hope that you can find the strength to keep up with the Videos.
Sorry for your loss . Prayers to you and your family.
This is a great video! I've got a lot of experience with mustang world class t5, but had not had the opportunity to work on a non-world-class Camaro T5. I have one in an LS swapped 81 Ford Fairmont. He uses a combination of GM main case, 26 spline input shaft, 27 spline output shaft mustang tail shaft extension and shifter plate assembly. Works very well. And has lasted up until a few days ago when I broke the input shaft shifting aggressively in the third gear.
Welcome back Paul! Long time. Condolences!
Sad to hear about your losses and agreed - family comes first
Thanks for the great video Paul, great to see you back. So sorry for your family's losses.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I have bought your book and these videos as well as your help with the rebuild kits is much appreciated. Sorry for your loss in your family. Covid was a real bitch for a lot of people.
We definitely missed you buddy! Sorry to hear about the loss of y’all’s loved ones! May they fly high in Heaven 🕊
I too lost family to Covid. My heart goes out to you. I enjoy the video!
Good to see you again brother. Truly sorry for your losses. God Bless.
I've got four Volvo M47 boxes in various states of failure. It's the end of the line for M47's since most parts are no longer available. I think I've got enough good parts between them to put together one working transmission. I'm having fun disassembling them and learning how they work. I have the factory service manual but there is so much more to it. Your book looks like exactly what I was looking for. I just placed an order.
Hello Paul sorry for you and Rhonda's loss your sister to? I lost my mom in 19, I have no words sir. As you already know
I watch all your videos I am a manual gear box man Thank You for another wonderful video Paul.
My sympathy for you and your spouse. Sounds like you've both had a challenging time. God bless and welcome back.
My thought are with you, understandable taking time off. To your loved ones RIP ,Great video, thanks for sharing
So glad you're keepin the stick shift alive, Paul. A new subscriber, but have had your 1st book for years, and have just learned about your videos. Have sent an Email to your Co., for parts, tranny and advice. Another thank you for all you do. Also sorry to hear about your losses, and hoping for your speedy mental recovery.
Thanks. I feel great
@@GearBoxVideo Good to hear. :)
Wow dude sorry to hear about all your loses. Prayers go out to you and your family
My condolences to you and your family, glad to see you back
Thank you for producing that beautiful video. You should have warned people to stay away from eBay parts, we all know they're shiny junk
popped my popcorn, set for full view picture and really enjoyed this fantasic turorial class today ! excellent !
Thanks so much 😊
Glad to have you back man.👍
I have a 1983 Datsun NWC and am THRILLED this video! I am happy you chose to do this one! Thanks!!!
I forgot to mention that. Pretty much the same except for the gear set
@@GearBoxVideo I’m keeping my fingers crossed when I pull my apart things look good. I did manage to score a new old stock front bearing retainer as well as a new old stock rear oil seal! I need to buy you a coffee and keep you motivated to get part two up! Hey I don’t know if you follow abom79 on RUclips but he’s in Florida and he also does flame welding of shafts.
I worked as an engineer for plasma and flame spray equipment. Not a good choice for repair on shafts that are subjected to the high PSI needles produce. Best is hard welding. Sleeving and spray welding are OK but in no way bring back the original strength of the shaft. I will explain this when the shaft is repaired in the next video
Sorry for the lose of your sister and thank you for making this NWC T5 teardown video. Also thank you for your quick reply to my email. Looking forward to the rebuild of the NWC T5.
Great video, as usual. Sorry about your family losses.
Hi Paul, so sorry to hear about your mom and sister. Prayers sent.
Can you do a video on how you clean the cases and prep the internal parts for rebuild? Would really like to see how that case comes out.
That will be coming in future parts of this video. Make sure you take the time to watch towards the end where I give a quick overview of what I see.
My Condolences 💐 Glad you’re back!
Welcome back, Paul. Although the last few months were clearly not pleasant, you appear to be in good spirits.
Many years ago, you taught me that the shiny synchronizer surface on the gear should be scuffed so that the new brass synchronizer ring will grab it better.
Since the mainshaft is bad, and 2nd and 3rd gear are not perfect, you could mention there is an option to use a WC mainshaft and WC mainshaft gears, but retain the NWC cluster gear. However, I know the purpose of this video is to remain NWC-specific.
Sorry for your loss; nice video and look forward to next video.
Thanks again for another great video. Sorry to hear about your loses.
You definitely know your business!!
Good to see you back!
Hello first off sorry about yours and staff member loss, I enjoy your content and just ordered book one, thank you
Welcome aboard!
Family first. Always.
I'm sorry for your losses.
hey man! just randomly stumbled upon one of your videos from 8-10 years ago as I'm learning to rebuild a Nissan cd008 and convert it to a cd009, was suprised to see a long gap in upload, but happier to see you just uploaded for the first time in a long time! thanks for making kick ass knowledgeable content! terribly sorry for the loss's. thanks for everthing. +1 new subscriber!
Thanks. I will have uploads happening more often
Love your videos, thanks for sharing 🇺🇸
Family does come first !!!! My prayers are with you 🙏👍❤️
I appreciate that
Perfect! Mine is the exact same, same sticker/number and everything. 🤣 thanks for the great info!!
A similar gearbox to this one was used in the V6 Holden Commodore. GMH closed its doors in Australia a few years ago. The ones repaired didn't have the thrust bearing on 5th gear. A reasonably easy gearbox to work with.
The Holden used the World Class box. I have videos on that one already on my channel
glad you are back ... omg this brings back memories .. I used to grande these transmissions back in the day with my 85 fox body mustang when we would street race in south fl ... and back then they were cheap and easy to buy used and would regularly just swap them out when third gear would take a dump from racing around town .... lol it got to the point I would have 5 or 6 of them just laying around to swap in and got so god at replacing them I would keep a spare one in the trunk of the car and could have it swapped out of my mustang in about 20min where ever it blew up to get me home lol lol... very weak transmission .... and should be tossed out and send to the bottom of the ocean... lol ....
Very true. Not meant to be hammered
My heart felt to you and yours Paul good man 😊
Paul, sorry for all your loss. Bobby Mayfair
Hey man. I’m so glad your back. My grandmother passed in may. She broke her hip, then arm. It’s been real hard. I am new to t-5’s I need help. I am in north fort myers.
I am going to check your website out too I need help!
Thank you ... I enjoyed, good video..
Condolences 🙏sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear that, Paul. I've been there man. Random question: Just replaced my Dodge NV4500 and the newly rebuilt one has a "crunchy" first gear. Got about 1,000 miles on it now but, it doesn't seem to be going away. Thoughts?
Could be a clutch release issue especially if you are doing it from a stop
So sorry for your loss.
Great Videos! verry helpful ! i am re assembling a 84 t5 nwc. after assembly of the the reverse gear and shift fork, It feels like it hangs up. I have to help the gear along as i pull on the shifter arm. It is lubricated with atf. I am thinking it should slide more freely. I did test fit for this issue before re assembly and all was sliding nicely. Do you have anything i should be looking for or at ?
Buenas tardes, tendrá partes a la venta para una transmisión como la del vídeo
Прикольно. Давно смотрю видео этого чувака. Хорошо объясняет, очень интересно!
благодарю вас!
@@GearBoxVideo да без проблем, дружище! Не падай духом, и продолжай заниматься любимым делом, это здорово помогает отвлечься от плохих мыслей.
I need part two.... But I'm a patient man...
You could still use that cover by welding over the hole, or even simply putting a rubber plug or gromet into the hole to seal it up.
I have tons of covers and used covers are easy to find. I keep new covers in stock. Also the new covers are a better design. These covers can be easily welded but as a rule when it comes to the quality of work we put out here it doesn't pass.
😢 always family first ! ❤
Always!
Thank you Paul for the great videos. My front thrust washer on the counter shaft is much better than the one shown in the video, only a couple small spots of brass showing. Area smaller than a pencil eraser diameter. Should I just reuse it or the new one. Didn't seem like you cared for the new steel ones. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Just reuse it you are better off
Hey Paul - Curious if you've seen this before. Reassembling my WC main shaft. When I put the spiral snap ring on, 1 and 2 won't move. The synchro stack (inner/outer cone and blocking ring) seem to be several thousands taller than what I pulled off the shaft. This style of synchro that came in the kit has a fiber strip all the way around (after market). Hadn't seen this type before. Is there a fix or am I buying new synchros?
You need to contact the people that sold you the kit since its possible the aftermarket rings are bent or do not fit correctly... Compare old to new before Assembly... Try old on again see what happens
I put new syncros in a ZF 6spd out of a 2002 F350 7.3L diesel, and I had to push 2 gears and a bearing off all at once--- and it was sketchy to say the least. My press has a 32 ton bottle jack and I was seemingly pushing that jack to it's limits before it finally popped like a shotgun round going off--- and it all came off just fine after it busted loose. Kinda scary while it was in the press though.
ZF units have tight press fits cause they also heat shrink the parts
2nd view from southern tier New York
Is part 2 out? I can't find it.
Not yet.... By end of November