This is the kind of content the community needs. How to do this on a bench with basic tools. That straight puller you have Is a high-dollar piece though, I'm hoping I can do this without the use of that style puller. I'm sure to find out!
You sir, can go to sleep peacefully knowing this video has helped so many out there. I’ll be tackling the rebuild myself with the Hanlon motor sports rebuild kit. I was going to purchase a 20 ton shop press to do my differential rebuild and looks like that will come in handy with this project as well.
Yes. It had been many years since i was last in one of these. Someone messaged me that saw my video and sent me his video how to easily pull it so i uploaded that. Just gotta pull the front cover and rotate the shift tail. Ez lol
Yet another person you've helped out tremendously. Pulled the T45 on my 96 Cobra due to what sounded like a knock, thankfully it was only throw-out bearing but this helped me tear mine down and replace a couple pads that were falling apart and put back together!
I forgot to mention as well: the very rear gear on the counter shaft has some up and down play, don't remember if that's normal or if it should be snug? Spacers and whatnot are in place so I'm thinking normal but I'm playing safe than sorry.
hey man i really appreciate you taking the time to make the video! all of the low mileage spare t45s have been snatched up so its time for the diyers start rebuilding them. good vid!
I have two cores in my garage right now that I need to redo. Think there's any money in rebuilding these and flipping them on marketplace? I bet I can get pretty fast at it after I do a bunch of them. Nobody really wants to touch them these days it seems.
I am so thankful for you and your video. I just swapped a 4R75W auto with a T45 in my Crown Vic Interceptor. Its going down the road, but you hear a roar-roar when you're in second and turning in a parking lot looking for a parking spot. And just the other night I noticed it has a slight complaint shifting from 3to4. Please don't take this video down til after the first of the year.
Im back to this video again. After doing all the work in my below comment, i think the whole thing needs a rebuild. The input shaft has a slight wobble to it.
You are an absolute godsend - I don't know how to thank you enough, as soon as the rebuild parts come in I'm going to be rebuilding my T45 out of a 98 mustang GT - I know the speedo sensor is not a green plastic gear like the one you showed and I hope it's no different minus that. I've got your video and a whole bunch of picture diagrams printed out. I'm nervous as hell but also very excited to attempt this!
That was one of the best 1:09:12 long videos I've seen on RUclips. Thank you. I bought a t45 to rebuild hopefully before the t45 I have in car gives up .
Man this has been a huge help. I've rebuilt dozens of C4/6 trans from street cruisers, to tow rigs, to 4 figure hp trans brake 5k rpms launching drag trans. Tackling my first manual, being the T45 in my 04 Mustang eco cruiser was making me nervous lol. You sir deserve a raise.
@@v8only its a V6, I didn't want to say V6 and Mustang in the same statement so I said eco cruiser lol. She's pretty mean for what it is though. Slight bore over, 4.2 crank and head (ported and blended) Freestar intakes (once again ported), home made long tubes, reground the 4.2 cam, roller rockers, blah blah blah. Ended up gaining ~190 to the wheels on 110, moderate tune for 91 sees 27-28mpg highway. Love the thing but now 1st and reverse get harder to find each time I get rough with it. Knew I should of just rebuilt it when I did u joints and the clutch. Live and learn.
@@v8only shouldn't need any luck now that I found your video dude 🤙. 10$ says I watch the video as a step by step later and put that shaft in wrong too lol.
I appreciate this so much…I wish I had this when I was rebuilding my t45. I went down to Georgia to pro-force performance (they do upgraded t-45s with bullet forks, etc.) and had the owner take me through the tear down process, but putting it back together in my garage with no press was a whole different process. I now have to take it apart again because I have a bearing noise…and you sir will be helping to guide my process of rebuilding yet again. I’m not sure if you have it, but I have a pdf of fords service manual for the t45 if you’d like me to email it to you!
I appreciate this video. I put a T45 in my 2005 Crown Vic LX (The TR3650 was hard to come by, the T56 was too spendy, and the T-5 doesn't sound strong enough). It's been great, but it's pretty noisy (got is used off e-bay so...). Don't know if I'll rebuild it, take it in, or save my pennies and get the T56 and go hydraulic clutch. Thanks again, good'n useful.
Best video, hands down!! I have a t45 with a missing tooth on the cluster shaft,2nd gear drive gear is chipped, and my 5/r fork is broken. It’s a 96 model trans I have a 99 model that I’m going to rob those parts from since it was already torn into. I know the shift forks alone are an upgrade from the 96-99 models.. hopefully it all works out good! I just posted a video on it if ya wanna see what I’m working with and maybe leave some insight on what else you may see as an issue..
I watched the video. Yea for sure you’ll need the cluster shaft and 2nd. Make sure the input is good since the cluster had a bad tooth there. Hopefully your core gears aren’t too rusted. I clean my gear teeth with a wire wheel on a drill if necessary. Ultimate upgrade for those are the billet forks. Hanlon has them. They’re expensive, but that’s really the only weak point with those transmissions
thinking about doing this. got a 01 vic with 189k on the car and 200k on the t45 i swapped in. (donor car was a 2001 mustang gt with a blown head gasket 120k on it.) my 3rd gear synchro is starting to act up. plus it’s just getting noisy. it’s just a highway cruiser. but i might park it and rebuild the trans. definitely gonna save this video and give it a go.
Very informative! First 5 minutes answered 100% of my questions. Im trying to swap a 98?ish tailshaft case onto an 01 trans that was incorrectly put into my 04 car toninght. Stupid stuff I know. It's the only way to make my digital speedo work without running a TR3650. Car came with a broken speedo and odometer (digital). Easy fix I had thought! Probably just the cable. Nope big pain in the butt! In 01 they had a different speed sensor port for the the digital sensor and I'll have to swap that there plastic gear out for an 01's magnetic reluctor wheel for the digital readout. I'd go back to the tr3650 but somebody I believe already had modified the crossmember to make the T45 fit? Idk I've been cruising in it with a CEL and using a GPS for a year now. Seems to be fine aside from 2 snapped clutch cables. Not sure if that upset the ECU in any way tho?
Tremendously helpful video! I did have a flat disc magnet fall out when I separated the tail housing, does that just go back in and sit on the bottom, or did it break loose from somewhere?
@@v8only the magnet sits at the base of the main section, close to the tail housing., in fact, it slides in the rear of the main section. You can see it in the video. Thank you for the info.
@v8only Hey brother I'm looking for a little advice before I take an entire transmission apart. I have a Keisler RS600 brand new never used, if you're not familiar built on the T45 platform, its stuck in 2nd gear. Around 57min you say twist input and output to make sure it didn't fall into another gear before putting the torx pin back in the top. I'm wondering what my process should be to try and get it out of 2nd gear? Can I pull that to try and get it out of 2nd of do I need to basically disassemble this whole thing?
Usually a trans sticks in gear when there is an issue with a broken key or shift fork. I do remember keisler! If it isn’t coming out of second gear on its own don’t force it. Try taking the front off and looking inside to see if you can get a visual on it
Thank you again for the informative Videos, I’m now rebuilding TR3650 and found second had a crack or what I can say a damage on the gear body from one side. The gear it’s self fine, where I can find replacing part? Thank you again
Is it possible to just replace the input shaft that the clutch release bearing rides on? If so what all would I need? There's a diagram on stangnet, but wasnt sure what all parts i would need to do it myself. I'd like to learn how and I have access to a shop lift so that'll be handy.
Pull the bell housing off as you see at the 22 minute mark. The input shaft then comes right out as you see in the video. No need to disassemble it further
@@v8only I pulled the bell housing off and the shaft will not clear the gears to the right off it and the bearing that sits in the middle of the shaft. There seems to be a bearing inside that will not allow me to slide it out
@@bobbydouglas16 ok. I don’t build enough of these to remember fully. That means mine came out because i already loosened up everything on the back half. Unfortunately that’s means you met to take it down further
Bummer!!! I’ve always got all the parts stores around me cleared of those bits. They don’t last long. I find of you put a ton of down pressure on them they last longer
@@v8only and you are right about the pressure and heat! got the smaller one off. but that one..... I ran out of propane. not enough heat. and another problem. I aint but a buck 45 on weight 😂. I'd say more heat will do
I follow you on instagram ,,i like the t45 i got a tr3650 waiting to go in my car but this t45 has been holding up well with my new motor shifting at 7k i might just send it to you for a rebuild when it goes out
The only person on RUclips that shows a rebuild of a T45
This is the kind of content the community needs. How to do this on a bench with basic tools. That straight puller you have Is a high-dollar piece though, I'm hoping I can do this without the use of that style puller. I'm sure to find out!
Really helped us out doing one for first time,I appreciate you taking the time to do video to help others.
You sir, can go to sleep peacefully knowing this video has helped so many out there. I’ll be tackling the rebuild myself with the Hanlon motor sports rebuild kit. I was going to purchase a 20 ton shop press to do my differential rebuild and looks like that will come in handy with this project as well.
Thank you!! Be sure to look at the other one i uploaded which shows a better method to get that reverse fork off. Good luck!
@@v8only thanks! Is that referring to the shift fork that was giving you trouble around the 19:00 minute mark? 🤔
Yes. It had been many years since i was last in one of these. Someone messaged me that saw my video and sent me his video how to easily pull it so i uploaded that. Just gotta pull the front cover and rotate the shift tail. Ez lol
Yet another person you've helped out tremendously. Pulled the T45 on my 96 Cobra due to what sounded like a knock, thankfully it was only throw-out bearing but this helped me tear mine down and replace a couple pads that were falling apart and put back together!
I forgot to mention as well: the very rear gear on the counter shaft has some up and down play, don't remember if that's normal or if it should be snug? Spacers and whatnot are in place so I'm thinking normal but I'm playing safe than sorry.
hey man i really appreciate you taking the time to make the video! all of the low mileage spare t45s have been snatched up so its time for the diyers start rebuilding them. good vid!
I have two cores in my garage right now that I need to redo. Think there's any money in rebuilding these and flipping them on marketplace? I bet I can get pretty fast at it after I do a bunch of them. Nobody really wants to touch them these days it seems.
I am so thankful for you and your video. I just swapped a 4R75W auto with a T45 in my Crown Vic Interceptor. Its going down the road, but you hear a roar-roar when you're in second and turning in a parking lot looking for a parking spot. And just the other night I noticed it has a slight complaint shifting from 3to4. Please don't take this video down til after the first of the year.
Im back to this video again. After doing all the work in my below comment, i think the whole thing needs a rebuild. The input shaft has a slight wobble to it.
You are an absolute godsend - I don't know how to thank you enough, as soon as the rebuild parts come in I'm going to be rebuilding my T45 out of a 98 mustang GT - I know the speedo sensor is not a green plastic gear like the one you showed and I hope it's no different minus that. I've got your video and a whole bunch of picture diagrams printed out. I'm nervous as hell but also very excited to attempt this!
Thank you so much for doing this. May give me the confidence to tackle this now.
That was one of the best 1:09:12 long videos I've seen on RUclips. Thank you. I bought a t45 to rebuild hopefully before the t45 I have in car gives up .
Ask g force if he could do t45,never commented back.thank you so much man.rock on brother!
Respect! I’ve been looking for t45 info for a long time. Thanks.
Man this has been a huge help. I've rebuilt dozens of C4/6 trans from street cruisers, to tow rigs, to 4 figure hp trans brake 5k rpms launching drag trans. Tackling my first manual, being the T45 in my 04 Mustang eco cruiser was making me nervous lol. You sir deserve a raise.
04 would be a 3650 though unless you’ve swapped that out?
@@v8only its a V6, I didn't want to say V6 and Mustang in the same statement so I said eco cruiser lol. She's pretty mean for what it is though. Slight bore over, 4.2 crank and head (ported and blended) Freestar intakes (once again ported), home made long tubes, reground the 4.2 cam, roller rockers, blah blah blah. Ended up gaining ~190 to the wheels on 110, moderate tune for 91 sees 27-28mpg highway. Love the thing but now 1st and reverse get harder to find each time I get rough with it. Knew I should of just rebuilt it when I did u joints and the clutch. Live and learn.
@@ramrod7566 sounds like s cool build. Something different. Best of luck with the rebuild
@@v8only shouldn't need any luck now that I found your video dude 🤙. 10$ says I watch the video as a step by step later and put that shaft in wrong too lol.
@@ramrod7566 ha ha gotta mess up sometimes to learn. The t45 isn’t a bad trans at all. The only weakness is the forks, and they do make billet forks
I appreciate this so much…I wish I had this when I was rebuilding my t45. I went down to Georgia to pro-force performance (they do upgraded t-45s with bullet forks, etc.) and had the owner take me through the tear down process, but putting it back together in my garage with no press was a whole different process. I now have to take it apart again because I have a bearing noise…and you sir will be helping to guide my process of rebuilding yet again. I’m not sure if you have it, but I have a pdf of fords service manual for the t45 if you’d like me to email it to you!
I don’t do a lot of t45s but electronic service manuals are always welcome! Good luck with your build. V8only@gmail.com
I appreciate this video. I put a T45 in my 2005 Crown Vic LX (The TR3650 was hard to come by, the T56 was too spendy, and the T-5 doesn't sound strong enough). It's been great, but it's pretty noisy (got is used off e-bay so...). Don't know if I'll rebuild it, take it in, or save my pennies and get the T56 and go hydraulic clutch.
Thanks again, good'n useful.
Best video, hands down!! I have a t45 with a missing tooth on the cluster shaft,2nd gear drive gear is chipped, and my 5/r fork is broken. It’s a 96 model trans I have a 99 model that I’m going to rob those parts from since it was already torn into. I know the shift forks alone are an upgrade from the 96-99 models.. hopefully it all works out good! I just posted a video on it if ya wanna see what I’m working with and maybe leave some insight on what else you may see as an issue..
I watched the video. Yea for sure you’ll need the cluster shaft and 2nd. Make sure the input is good since the cluster had a bad tooth there. Hopefully your core gears aren’t too rusted. I clean my gear teeth with a wire wheel on a drill if necessary. Ultimate upgrade for those are the billet forks. Hanlon has them. They’re expensive, but that’s really the only weak point with those transmissions
@@v8only awesome, I appreciate the info!! Thank you very much!
LMFAOOO IM LITERALLY CRYING OF LAUGHTER😭😭😂 3 IN N OUT TRAYS 😂😂
thinking about doing this. got a 01 vic with 189k on the car and 200k on the t45 i swapped in. (donor car was a 2001 mustang gt with a blown head gasket 120k on it.) my 3rd gear synchro is starting to act up. plus it’s just getting noisy. it’s just a highway cruiser. but i might park it and rebuild the trans. definitely gonna save this video and give it a go.
I would be careful when trying to get the 5/R hub back on, I had to pound it on and I ended up cracking the bellhousing.
Very informative! First 5 minutes answered 100% of my questions. Im trying to swap a 98?ish tailshaft case onto an 01 trans that was incorrectly put into my 04 car toninght. Stupid stuff I know. It's the only way to make my digital speedo work without running a TR3650. Car came with a broken speedo and odometer (digital). Easy fix I had thought! Probably just the cable. Nope big pain in the butt! In 01 they had a different speed sensor port for the the digital sensor and I'll have to swap that there plastic gear out for an 01's magnetic reluctor wheel for the digital readout. I'd go back to the tr3650 but somebody I believe already had modified the crossmember to make the T45 fit? Idk I've been cruising in it with a CEL and using a GPS for a year now. Seems to be fine aside from 2 snapped clutch cables. Not sure if that upset the ECU in any way tho?
Fluid reclamation center!!!! Hahaha hilarious
What do you usually charge to rebuild one? I can’t get an answer from anyone. They all say bring it in but all I want is what you put on just a kit.
this ^
Thank you!
Really informative video...thanks!
Thanks for the video.
My out put and input spin freely when in gear . What did I do wrong ?
Tremendously helpful video! I did have a flat disc magnet fall out when I separated the tail housing, does that just go back in and sit on the bottom, or did it break loose from somewhere?
Should sit in a slot or groove somewhere in the case. Shouldn’t be hard to find. Can’t remember off the top of my head
@@v8only the magnet sits at the base of the main section, close to the tail housing., in fact, it slides in the rear of the main section. You can see it in the video. Thank you for the info.
Cool channel !
T45 p is known for being stuck in reverse for the service bulletin so how do we get it in neutral before disassembly
Should be ok to pull apart as is
@@v8only Just started my rebuild. The torx bolts are catching me up already. T45 torx don't fit top one. 40 is too loose. 🤷 Tomorrow should be fun
Btw, my kids love watching transmission rebuilds. Lol
One last question, where do you order your rebuild kits from? Anyone reputable you recommend for the rebuild kits at all?
Lots of reputable places. In no order, hanlon motorsports, amp distributing, Texas drivetrain, the gearbox etc
@@v8only ok awesome, I saw synchromax as well. Just don’t know how reputable they are, prices seem to be on par with about everyone else.
@@v8only sorry synchrotech**
@@forcefedhatch synchrotech? They make synchros, they’re good. Only Tremec and syncrotech makes synchros
@@v8only awesome! Then I may just go ahead and order the rebuild kit through synchrotch! I appreciate the input!!
@v8only Hey brother I'm looking for a little advice before I take an entire transmission apart. I have a Keisler RS600 brand new never used, if you're not familiar built on the T45 platform, its stuck in 2nd gear. Around 57min you say twist input and output to make sure it didn't fall into another gear before putting the torx pin back in the top. I'm wondering what my process should be to try and get it out of 2nd gear? Can I pull that to try and get it out of 2nd of do I need to basically disassemble this whole thing?
Usually a trans sticks in gear when there is an issue with a broken key or shift fork. I do remember keisler! If it isn’t coming out of second gear on its own don’t force it. Try taking the front off and looking inside to see if you can get a visual on it
@@v8only I did shoot me an email if you care to take a look and I'll send some pictures or video.
@@baylymiley v8only@gmail
Are you planning to make a Video for TR-3650 assembly process? I’d appreciate that.
Sorry not at the moment. I don’t work on those typically and never get requests. If i do though I’ll make another video
Thank you again for the informative Videos, I’m now rebuilding TR3650 and found second had a crack or what I can say a damage on the gear body from one side. The gear it’s self fine, where I can find replacing part?
Thank you again
@@justgo82 Hanlon, the gearbox, amp distributing, cobra transmission parts are a few
@@v8only I tried but no success through all websites , sent an emails to them and waiting for feedback
Is it possible to just replace the input shaft that the clutch release bearing rides on? If so what all would I need? There's a diagram on stangnet, but wasnt sure what all parts i would need to do it myself. I'd like to learn how and I have access to a shop lift so that'll be handy.
Talking about the bearing retainer? Yes that presses in
www.lethalperformance.com/lethal-performance-t-56-throwout-bearing-retainer-sleeve.html
What is that part that is broken on the shift fork? The steel piece? My t45 has a similar issue. Just not sure what the part is called. Thanks.
What minute and second is it on?
@@v8only 25:10
T45 shift fork selector plate. Hanlon has them And has billet forks too
@@v8only thanks man, helps aton! And this video is amazing!
So I broke my throw out bearing sleeve off an got a replacement does that just get pressed in ? Thank u
Yes. No biggie
All I am trying to do is remove the input shaft, how far do I have to go in this to get it off?
Pull the bell housing off as you see at the 22 minute mark. The input shaft then comes right out as you see in the video. No need to disassemble it further
@@v8only I pulled the bell housing off and the shaft will not clear the gears to the right off it and the bearing that sits in the middle of the shaft. There seems to be a bearing inside that will not allow me to slide it out
@@bobbydouglas16 ok. I don’t build enough of these to remember fully. That means mine came out because i already loosened up everything on the back half. Unfortunately that’s means you met to take it down further
@@v8only yeah, just looked at the manual. I would have to do all that to upgrade the input shaft smh
@@v8only it came off, just had to put the trans a certain angle
Look at all that grey hair on that beard.
stripped two t50 bits trying to pop that bastard out
Bummer!!! I’ve always got all the parts stores around me cleared of those bits. They don’t last long. I find of you put a ton of down pressure on them they last longer
@@v8only and you are right about the pressure and heat! got the smaller one off. but that one..... I ran out of propane. not enough heat. and another problem. I aint but a buck 45 on weight 😂. I'd say more heat will do
Do you rebuild for people I would like for u to rebuild mine
Are you local to riverside California?
I live in north carolina
@@charlessmith2 sorry, only local for me
@@v8only I’m not necessarily local but I’m in LA, would you be interested in doing it before I do it myself😭😭😂🙏
@@brianfuentes5215 $350 labor plus parts
I follow you on instagram ,,i like the t45 i got a tr3650 waiting to go in my car but this t45 has been holding up well with my new motor shifting at 7k i might just send it to you for a rebuild when it goes out