This guy is a transmission genius. I've been a mechanic for 21 years and in all that time I have never sat in awe of someone's skill until now. I'm not even going to pretend I would be able to strip this apart without breaking something let alone rebuild it! It's guys like u that give us mere mortals someone to look up to and respect. Great work
do you think there is a possibility to disallow the driver from changing gears ( locking the shiffter) because he has committed a mistake like he is accelerating?
Hopefully it is not just us with a few Grey hairs in Awe , and it is another potential for the future generations to come and learn from the most important thing to know about your automobile and the best Mechanics in my experience have a strong handshake and will be happy to give you a few assistance jobs whilst working in/on the Porsche 959 🤥🧐
It's incredible how much time and effort these guys go through to put out such detailed and useful information for everyone to have access to FOR FREE, just for some entitled ungrateful assholes to come and point out any negativity they can, if I was Eric and Paul I'd hate to come to the comment section after all that work just to be criticized over nothing. Not to mention the final edited video we see goes by a lot smoother than the work in real life. Great work guys awesome video, I learned a lot! Thanks!
+Brandon Yazdi I have watched hundreds of "how to/diy" videos on youtube of a variety of projects and I have to say this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Karma will take care of the "assholes" transmissions don't worry.
Eric, you were like a child meeting his super hero. It was honestly great watching you take the back seat and learning (or learning more) about this transmission rebuild. This is why you're #1 in car repair videos. Thanks a lot for your videos.
You are never going to win an Oscar for camera work for TH-cam instructional videos , but this is worthy of nomination, great job to everyone - this is brilliant!
Having built a few automatics for my cars I had always figured that manuals were a pretty darn simple creature. Man was I wrong! Paul and Eric you guys did a great job showing not only the inner workings of the T5 manual transmission but also how to properly rebuild one. Im truly impressed by the level of skill that went into this video. Keep em coming.
Paul you are The Man for transmissions! I am still impressed on how you know all the measures, tricks, materials, steps and tricks to assemble that thing! Thank you both for putting this video together and show the world that at least some things can be repaired nowadays instead of thrown away
GearBoxVideo I'm amazed this fairly stock T5 will hold up to the 600 BHP turbo 5.0 in the Fairmont. I had a few "gone through" T5 transmissions and they blew up in a 350 bhp '90 5.0 even under break in driving. I truly think two things, shitty assembly and I had a really good clutch. Must respect for your work and knowledge. I think you said you are in Florida. I'm in St. Augustine. I'll gladly be a client for life if I can buy you a beer something.
Hey Paul, sorry to hijack your reply but I was wondering if, instead of pressing or tapping bearings and spacers in you could heat them up on a bearing heater and just slide them on? I know this is commonly done and as long as the bearing is heated evenly (a torch would be a big NO), they fall into place and are firmly attached once they cool. At any rate, thanks for these vids and also all of the great info over at the GearBoxVideo Channel. I've watched all of them at least twice!
Just want to thank you for all of the excellent help I’ve gotten from your videos. I can now do successful rebuilds of my t5 and 8.8 thanks to you. Your videos are easy to understand and nicely detailed. Again, thanks so much for such great videos.
This series was very cool; Eric and Viewers were treated to the expertise of a Master Technician, and Eric was able to utilize a few tools the Tech hadn't used or heard of before (Trans Gel, high performance snap-ring pliers, etc.) that made the job go smoothly- they used the new vise, and gave the Press something to do, too. When installing the new parts at a later date (2nd gear & fork) Eric mentions that "He can just watch the video again"- so please *praise* Brian for his' *excellent* camera work and attention to detail through this; without _his_ skills- who knows if you'd miss something critical. Thank you so much, all 3 Gentlemen.
+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP I actually use Dynatex Assembly Lube. Same stuff. I also have my own pliers I prefer to use. I commented on the snap ring pliers Eric had because they bit into the snap rings really good, almost to a point where you couldn't get them off easy.
Hi Eric, Paul is the king! It was fantastic to watch a MASTER at work. He knows everything about that box and his attention to detail is very enlightening. You did a fantastic thing getting him on ur channel - wonderful to watch him do his thing. Thanks.
Gentlemen, thank you. Wonderful detail. I just had to pull the transmission from my 2006 Miata (6 speed) because something is frozen. I've spent the afternoon learning about synchronizers and then watched your complete video. I've pulled the top plate and the tailshaft. Couldn't figure out why it either locks completely when a synchronizer is locked to a gear or refuses to find neutral. Your video told me that I have to pull the mainshaft and countershaft since I think its the 3/4 synchro that won't unlock. I've taken apart and rebuilt almost everything on a car but a transmission. Your video gave me the knowledge and definitely the courage to give it a shot. It's already broken so I can't do any more harm. Ignore the trolls. You're fantastic to do this for free. Thank you!
I will never rebuild a tranny but loved watching Expert Craftsmanship in progress. This nearly 90 minute video just flew by. Thanks Paul, Eric, & Brian. Think I'll make some popcorn & watch parts 1&2 again.
Thanks to both Eric and especially Paul for the invaluable assistance. Great guy, very personable and sincere--can't say enough great things about his expertise and his ability to instill confidence in someone attempting such a project for the first time. I've had the great pleasure of actually speaking to him by phone a few years ago--I had questions regarding some of the inventory he offers on his site. Prior to that I had already purchased his book, which I still refer to (I'm currently rebuilding my 3rd T5OD)--I'm sure now that I've found these videos I'll be re-watching both parts of them many times.
This video, along with its first part, is probably one of the most amazing automotive videos I have ever seen. Hats off to all parties involved, awesome work.
Man I wish there was something more than a like button. Such a phenomenal video. I've watched alot of Paul's videos, but I always come back to this one for reference
Man, this guy knows transmissions. This is my first trans. rebuild of a T5 on a 1985 Mustang GT. I'd be lost if I hadn't found this video and disassembly.
I think this was a really good collaboration. People like Paul have some serious skills when it comes to just fetching a machine like that to bits, dumping it on the bench and then just getting it to go all back together. I think even with diagrams, laying everything out on said diagrams I'd give myself 1 chance in 5 of getting it back together. Eric was able to keep things more grounded for the laymen watching the video and add some comic relief.
Really enjoyed this video. I didn't think I would. Can't drive a stick, I am not a gearhead, and had never heard of a T5 tranny before, but this was fun to watch. I like watching people work who know what they are doing. Thank you Eric and Paul for taking the time.
Eric the car guy. thank you for the video and thank you for inviting Paul to help in the rebuild of the T-5 manual transmission. it's a wonderful thing to see on video . you guys are awesome .
Invaluable information, used your kit with the upgraded counter gear plate,very nice. The little tricks saved much frustration ie. strut keys,bearing shims. Thanks for all that info.
Eric: Thank you so much for what you do. This is an amazing set of videos. Paul is THE MAN, BUT YOU are too. I have learned so much from you. Thank You.
purchased some T5 parts from Paul. Looking forward to doing some more in-depth rebuilds on my t5's. I have 4 mustangs, 2 of which are t5 (plus a couple extra t5's for back-up). Spoke to Paul on the phone and got everything I needed. Super nice guy. Really digging the Fairmont project! Thanks for the videos!
Great pair of videos you two (three) . Jam-packed with useful info and tips and the best part to me was watching two craftsman teach each other something new. I shared Paul's reactions to that damned plastic gasket scrubber thingy. GOT to get me one of those. Like him, I've been screwing with gasket scrapers, razor blades and metal-bristle toothrushes all my life. F THAT. Eric I only recently stumbled across your vids while looking for info on a motor issue on my '02 K1500 Suburban, I watched several of your vids in that cramped crappy little shop you had back then. It's nice to see you in better digs and seeming to have a much better time of it. Congrats all around.
this guy is like a transmission doctor ...you guys should do a automatic rebuild video. no wonder why rebuilds are expensive..look at the skill level of guys like this. keep up the good work.
Great video ! I'm not anyway mechanically inclined but I'm now left with a much greater appreciation of the skill it takes to design, build and repair car transmissions. If I had seen this video when I was younger I suspect I would of not played with my computer so much and got dirty !! Thank-you Paul
This video really helped me out when disassembling and reassembling a transmission in class. I feel more confident taking apart manual transmissions. Thank you Eric and Paul!
This has got to be one of the best how to videos I have seen, so detailed and Paul is so eager to share certain tips and tricks that certainly help out in rebuilds. Thanks Paul, and Eric. Good job in sharing your talents.
Well you know alotta times, what alotta people wil do, is they won't watch the whole video, ya know, and so they think they should hit the dislike. But that's actually wrong; it's gonna put unnecessary pressure on the series and you'll end up damaging the part :)
(Or perhaps a “man” speaking of how good he is at polishing shafts)? I couldn’t bring myself to say ,now if it were his ole lady , just sayin. The message is now a bit mixed.
Great video guys! Manual transmissions have been black magic to me for a while and seeing someone like Paul and Eric tear one down has actually taught me a lot about them.
I love nerdy videos like this! Paul is nothing short of absolutely awesome. I'm probably gonna buy that book to prepare myself for a rebuild on the transmission on my 944S2.
He rebuilt it in under 3 hours while talking about it at each step. That's really incredible. I think he said he rebuilt 80-90k transmissions. Not sure if that was total or just T5 transmissions only. Either way that's amazing. He's a master mechanic. What a cool guy! I might buy his book even though I'll probably never rebuild one!
That. Was. IMPRESSIVE!!! I've built my share of T-5's in my day... But I really learned something here! The previous episode when you introduced the "Man who WROTE the Book" as who would be rebuilding the Trans.... Mind Blown! 😲👍👍
25:55 I think the special tool you're referring to is called a pipe. Most home improvement stores sell them, but you have to cut them to the desired length.
Wow Paulie C is a master of his craft! Eric too and I wouldn't be half of the mechanic i am without @EricTheCarGuy , however getting Schooled as Paul has here is priceless!!!!
I love TH-cam and your channel Eric. Thank you for posting this. Prior to this all I have ever done was a removal and an install. Nice to see all the transmission guts.
I just needed to replace the 5th gear synchro so this video and Part 1 were perfect. I accidentally let the 5th/Reverse rod that runs the 5th gear shift fork rotate 180. Be careful. Spin your tranny in all 6 gears before you install it. Thankfully I new to bench test it, then I used this video to prove my hunch. Thank you Eric & Paul!
Great video! I remember having to tear down one of those T-5s. To rebuild it with new parts. Omg very intensive. Great job on video. Give Brian the camera guy a beer for me!
In German, there’s a saying among mechanical engineers: «Passt, wackelt und hat Luft». In English: «It fits, wiggles and has air (room to move)» - this could be the mantra of gearbox science :) . A very impressive amount of knowledge and skills is shown here, loved every second of it!
+GearBoxVideo It could be that they mean it in a derogatory sense. Like «that's good enough for our clients, they won't notice the difference». In its complete form, it's «Sits, fits, wiggles and has room to move» (roughly translated from «Sitzt, passt, wackelt und hat Luft«). I don't know where the saying is coming from - it may be common among craftspeople like carpenters - but I'm sure every mechanic and every engineer in Germany has heard of it :).
This was pretty awesome to watch. Paul is amazing with this stuff. I have to rebuild a Toyota E153 5 speed, so every little bit helps before I start the project.
You know something Eric, you seem like a nice guy and I have watched a lot of your videos, but I can't help feeling that you're being a bit of a tease with this Fairmont project, and I'm not gonna forget the way you toyed with my emotions anytime soon.
Not a tease at all. It takes time to produce these videos, not to mention to do the work. It's a ton of work to put out 3-4 videos a week. I just working on the project in ernest last week. For monthly updates, check out my blog. www.ericthecarguy.com/blog
good job. Thoroughly enjoyed the vid and Paul is a encyclopedia of knowledge. Hopefully you are going to do the video of the completion when you replace the parts that are stuffed and also when you helicoil the case for the damaged threads.
LMAO Eric. When you got excited about the freshly built and spinning shaft after the first press, I totally get that. You're not alone in that feeling!
Very informative Eric and Paul! Awesome video! Also, Cameraman Brian did an awesome job too! sometimes Paul was a little too quick, but Brian fought hard :D Been on the channel since the early days and still loving it. Today I´m more confident then ever in doing work on my own cars!
I'm inspecting and rebuilding one now. Paul is the Guru of transmissions hands down. His videos on 5speed.com are great to learn from. He is also very meticulous on his builds and I like that.
I put that same steel bearing retainer on mine. The original one came apart and dropped down onto the imput shaft and put the throwout bearing on a bind which wouldn't let it come back all the way which made the clutch stay slightly disengaged. It fried the pressure plate and flywheel.
Nice work Paul.. and Eric lol video was somehow very entertaining for me, took apart and rebuilt an 89' RM 250 dirt bike motor and transmission so I could understand pretty much everything that was done and why, again killer video
Paul's point about the case being scratched by the Bristle disc is well taken. I noticed that Eric is using the 50 grit Green disc. There is also a Yellow 80 Grit and a White 120 grit disc available. I'll bet carefully using the White disc will clean the machined aluminum surfaces without leaving deep scratches that affect sealing.
Paul is just ASTONISHING to watch! His intimate knowledge of all things transmission is almost hypnotic to see, and the way he has the library of specs, settings, and tricks is a marvel! Eric, you and Paul both rock! You're outstanding in your respective fields. (Insert totally stupid Farmers Only.com joke here). :-D
Paul & Eric my hat is off to ya, my self I don't dig into transmissions but yes I can spell transmissions I just might take a leap as I have enough of them around that I just might take the leap as there looks not to be but a few more tools than what I have but nothing like getting new toys right to play with ..... Thank you again for the in depth video so stay safe and keep dirty ...
Paul really is an expert, he NEVER has to look in a manual or take notes he remembers how every part goes back in and what direction it faces that's impressive Sir.
+EricTheCarGuy ETCG, That just goes to show you there's no shortage of LOSERS that wish they could fix their own transmission much less build a work bench FULL of the best transmissions in the world, maybe they seem to overlook the fact that Paul ships transmissions all across the world, I'd give anything to own one of Pauls spec25z special Muncie units.We know different Car Guy we know Paul's a special individual.
Paul seems like a really nice guy and that he cares that people get the 💯% correct information to do the job right an awesome teacher you had Eric I'm confident that I can do this job know myself as long as I buy a press lmao amazing video
Man think God I seen this video I'm going to order the rebuild kit through his site but he's away and out of stock there's alot to learn about the t5 and doing it the write way is critical he's a master and thanks for showing your tricks 👍
Eric, I've been through 3 garages and now I'm lost, and broke after paying 1,800 dollars to still be left with the same brake issues. So it's a 2011 fiat van, rebranded as Peugeot Expert in 🇬🇧 Original symptoms were sticking brakes. All 4 had locked as it got worse and worse. Nice roadside recovery mechanic guy cracked master cylinder union and they all released. Got master cylinder replaced 700 pounds (like 850$) and brakes still stuck. So they then said caliper. But in the end they said no caliper required, mentioned psmetning to do with a brake pedal and rod needing adjusted. Got van back, something still wasn't right. Wasn't full on brake lock though the brakes would still stick slightly, freeing up when I moved away and then progressively getting worse. Pedal would go solid to the floor before, and still does. No abs lights or engine codes whatsoever. Also to mention it's a diesel. After the brakes lock on solid, usually after a few miles of driving without touching the brake pedal it would suddenly start to lock on. Initiality thought after they isolated something to the front right still sticking initially, that it maybe the caliper hose where its caved in on itself internally, locking brake on not allowing it to travel back up. Though surely not as it released instantly first time cracking the master cylinder? I'm going out of my mind here man, so will do any repairs myself if you have any ideas. Plus, I know you liked my Type Yarrrrrr Civc joke on Facebook 😉❤ Go on Eric, could really do with some thoughts from the fella whom i respect most.
This guy is a transmission genius. I've been a mechanic for 21 years and in all that time I have never sat in awe of someone's skill until now. I'm not even going to pretend I would be able to strip this apart without breaking something let alone rebuild it! It's guys like u that give us mere mortals someone to look up to and respect. Great work
do you think there is a possibility to disallow the driver from changing gears ( locking the shiffter) because he has committed a mistake like he is accelerating?
I sat the whole time like 😳👀🤤
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Hopefully it is not just us with a few Grey hairs in Awe , and it is another potential for the future generations to come and learn from the most important thing to know about your automobile and the best Mechanics in my experience have a strong handshake and will be happy to give you a few assistance jobs whilst working in/on the Porsche 959 🤥🧐
Talk about professionalism, theory, practicality, and team work put all into one. Kudos to Eric and Paul.
Come back to this, at least, twice a year. Great info ❤
It's incredible how much time and effort these guys go through to put out such detailed and useful information for everyone to have access to FOR FREE, just for some entitled ungrateful assholes to come and point out any negativity they can, if I was Eric and Paul I'd hate to come to the comment section after all that work just to be criticized over nothing. Not to mention the final edited video we see goes by a lot smoother than the work in real life. Great work guys awesome video, I learned a lot! Thanks!
Appreciate the comment thanks.
+GearBoxVideo Loved your professionalism! You've earned a subscriber.
+abhamber and me too. thanks Paul and Eric.
+Brandon Yazdi I have watched hundreds of "how to/diy" videos on youtube of a variety of projects and I have to say this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Karma will take care of the "assholes" transmissions don't worry.
Brandon Yazdi shut yo dum ass up
This is what a beautiful friendship is all about....
Eric, you were like a child meeting his super hero. It was honestly great watching you take the back seat and learning (or learning more) about this transmission rebuild. This is why you're #1 in car repair videos. Thanks a lot for your videos.
Paul is a master at his craft. Very thorough and detailed.
You are never going to win an Oscar for camera work for TH-cam instructional videos , but this is worthy of nomination, great job to everyone - this is brilliant!
Having built a few automatics for my cars I had always figured that manuals were a pretty darn simple creature. Man was I wrong! Paul and Eric you guys did a great job showing not only the inner workings of the T5 manual transmission but also how to properly rebuild one. Im truly impressed by the level of skill that went into this video. Keep em coming.
Paul you are The Man for transmissions!
I am still impressed on how you know all the measures, tricks, materials, steps and tricks to assemble that thing!
Thank you both for putting this video together and show the world that at least some things can be repaired nowadays instead of thrown away
+Andres Barquero Appreciate that
GearBoxVideo I'm amazed this fairly stock T5 will hold up to the 600 BHP turbo 5.0 in the Fairmont. I had a few "gone through" T5 transmissions and they blew up in a 350 bhp '90 5.0 even under break in driving. I truly think two things, shitty assembly and I had a really good clutch. Must respect for your work and knowledge. I think you said you are in Florida. I'm in St. Augustine. I'll gladly be a client for life if I can buy you a beer something.
Hey Paul, sorry to hijack your reply but I was wondering if, instead of pressing or tapping bearings and spacers in you could heat them up on a bearing heater and just slide them on? I know this is commonly done and as long as the bearing is heated evenly (a torch would be a big NO), they fall into place and are firmly attached once they cool. At any rate, thanks for these vids and also all of the great info over at the GearBoxVideo Channel. I've watched all of them at least twice!
I'm buying Paul's book - that's for sure! Thank you both for one of the best tech videos I've ever seen. Well done, gents!
Two men lubing and grinding shafts. A good time.
ol' Billy red cock approves
This is one of the best how-to videos I've ever seen, great camera work too!
Just want to thank you for all of the excellent help I’ve gotten from your videos. I can now do successful rebuilds of my t5 and 8.8 thanks to you. Your videos are easy to understand and nicely detailed. Again, thanks so much for such great videos.
This series was very cool; Eric and Viewers were treated to the expertise of a Master Technician, and Eric was able to utilize a few tools the Tech hadn't used or heard of before (Trans Gel, high performance snap-ring pliers, etc.) that made the job go smoothly- they used the new vise, and gave the Press something to do, too. When installing the new parts at a later date (2nd gear & fork) Eric mentions that "He can just watch the video again"- so please *praise* Brian for his' *excellent* camera work and attention to detail through this; without _his_ skills- who knows if you'd miss something critical. Thank you so much, all 3 Gentlemen.
+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP I actually use Dynatex Assembly Lube. Same stuff. I also have my own pliers I prefer to use. I commented on the snap ring pliers Eric had because they bit into the snap rings really good, almost to a point where you couldn't get them off easy.
Hi Eric, Paul is the king! It was fantastic to watch a MASTER at work. He knows everything about that box and his attention to detail is very enlightening. You did a fantastic thing getting him on ur channel - wonderful to watch him do his thing. Thanks.
+Murray Ball Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching.
Gentlemen, thank you. Wonderful detail. I just had to pull the transmission from my 2006 Miata (6 speed) because something is frozen. I've spent the afternoon learning about synchronizers and then watched your complete video. I've pulled the top plate and the tailshaft. Couldn't figure out why it either locks completely when a synchronizer is locked to a gear or refuses to find neutral. Your video told me that I have to pull the mainshaft and countershaft since I think its the 3/4 synchro that won't unlock. I've taken apart and rebuilt almost everything on a car but a transmission. Your video gave me the knowledge and definitely the courage to give it a shot. It's already broken so I can't do any more harm. Ignore the trolls. You're fantastic to do this for free. Thank you!
I will never rebuild a tranny but loved watching Expert Craftsmanship in progress.
This nearly 90 minute video just flew by. Thanks Paul, Eric, & Brian. Think I'll make some popcorn & watch parts 1&2 again.
Thanks to both Eric and especially Paul for the invaluable assistance. Great guy, very personable and sincere--can't say enough great things about his expertise and his ability to instill confidence in someone attempting such a project for the first time. I've had the great pleasure of actually speaking to him by phone a few years ago--I had questions regarding some of the inventory he offers on his site. Prior to that I had already purchased his book, which I still refer to (I'm currently rebuilding my 3rd T5OD)--I'm sure now that I've found these videos I'll be re-watching both parts of them many times.
This video, along with its first part, is probably one of the most amazing automotive videos I have ever seen. Hats off to all parties involved, awesome work.
It's rare when you come across a wellspring of info on youtube, and now another one with Paul's videos. Thank you guys.
Man I wish there was something more than a like button. Such a phenomenal video. I've watched alot of Paul's videos, but I always come back to this one for reference
Man, this guy knows transmissions. This is my first trans. rebuild of a T5 on a 1985 Mustang GT. I'd be lost if I hadn't found this video and disassembly.
Great video, this guy is like a walking encyclopedia for transmissions, a real pro, subbed to his channel
Paul Cangialosi is a bad ass! I never get tired of watching this video. Thanks again Eric for all the useful information.
I think this was a really good collaboration. People like Paul have some serious skills when it comes to just fetching a machine like that to bits, dumping it on the bench and then just getting it to go all back together. I think even with diagrams, laying everything out on said diagrams I'd give myself 1 chance in 5 of getting it back together.
Eric was able to keep things more grounded for the laymen watching the video and add some comic relief.
Really enjoyed this video. I didn't think I would. Can't drive a stick, I am not a gearhead, and had never heard of a T5 tranny before, but this was fun to watch. I like watching people work who know what they are doing. Thank you Eric and Paul for taking the time.
Yo Car Guy,
I've watched this series twice now and have learned something new both times. You and Paul are freaking awesome.
Eric the car guy. thank you for the video and thank you for inviting Paul to help in the rebuild of the T-5 manual transmission. it's a wonderful thing to see on video . you guys are awesome .
Invaluable information, used your kit with the upgraded counter gear plate,very nice. The little tricks saved much frustration ie. strut keys,bearing shims. Thanks for all that info.
Eric: Thank you so much for what you do. This is an amazing set of videos. Paul is THE MAN, BUT YOU are too. I have learned so much from you. Thank You.
Thanks Eric. Awesome that you linked up with Paul. You guys rock!
I'll never have to rebuild a T-5 but it was still fun to watch.
purchased some T5 parts from Paul. Looking forward to doing some more in-depth rebuilds on my t5's. I have 4 mustangs, 2 of which are t5 (plus a couple extra t5's for back-up). Spoke to Paul on the phone and got everything I needed. Super nice guy. Really digging the Fairmont project! Thanks for the videos!
Great pair of videos you two (three) . Jam-packed with useful info and tips and the best part to me was watching two craftsman teach each other something new. I shared Paul's reactions to that damned plastic gasket scrubber thingy. GOT to get me one of those. Like him, I've been screwing with gasket scrapers, razor blades and metal-bristle toothrushes all my life. F THAT.
Eric I only recently stumbled across your vids while looking for info on a motor issue on my '02 K1500 Suburban, I watched several of your vids in that cramped crappy little shop you had back then. It's nice to see you in better digs and seeming to have a much better time of it. Congrats all around.
this guy is like a transmission doctor ...you guys should do a automatic rebuild video. no wonder why rebuilds are expensive..look at the skill level of guys like this. keep up the good work.
Great video ! I'm not anyway mechanically inclined but I'm now left with a much greater appreciation of the skill it takes to design, build and repair car transmissions. If I had seen this video when I was younger I suspect I would of not played with my computer so much and got dirty !! Thank-you Paul
This video really helped me out when disassembling and reassembling a transmission in class. I feel more confident taking apart manual transmissions. Thank you Eric and Paul!
This has got to be one of the best how to videos I have seen, so detailed and Paul is so eager to share certain tips and tricks that certainly help out in rebuilds. Thanks Paul, and Eric. Good job in sharing your talents.
I did some more T5 stuff on my channel
Thank You Paul for bringing your Knowledge of the T-5 in a Great video from Eric The Car Guy..
the 23 people who disliked this video must drive automatic transmission
It could be puppies and some aholes would dislike it.
Hey, I drive automatic and I still like the video. I just like learning about cars.
Well you know alotta times, what alotta people wil do, is they won't watch the whole video, ya know, and so they think they should hit the dislike. But that's actually wrong; it's gonna put unnecessary pressure on the series and you'll end up damaging the part :)
(Or perhaps a “man” speaking of how good he is at polishing shafts)? I couldn’t bring myself to say ,now if it were his ole lady , just sayin. The message is now a bit mixed.
its been 3 more years and its only at 50 dislikes
Great video guys! Manual transmissions have been black magic to me for a while and seeing someone like Paul and Eric tear one down has actually taught me a lot about them.
I love nerdy videos like this! Paul is nothing short of absolutely awesome. I'm probably gonna buy that book to prepare myself for a rebuild on the transmission on my 944S2.
I have no idea what's going on in these 2 videos, but I really enjoyed watching it.
Very informative. Thank you both!
He rebuilt it in under 3 hours while talking about it at each step. That's really incredible. I think he said he rebuilt 80-90k transmissions. Not sure if that was total or just T5 transmissions only. Either way that's amazing. He's a master mechanic. What a cool guy! I might buy his book even though I'll probably never rebuild one!
Paul, fantastic to see a master tradesman at work. Eric - hope it works out great and we see the finished box in place before the summer.
That. Was. IMPRESSIVE!!!
I've built my share of T-5's in my day... But I really learned something here!
The previous episode when you introduced the "Man who WROTE the Book" as who would be rebuilding the Trans....
Mind Blown! 😲👍👍
Thanks
25:55 I think the special tool you're referring to is called a pipe. Most home improvement stores sell them, but you have to cut them to the desired length.
Paul is the man!
I LOVE transmission videos thanks Eric and Paul!!!!
He makes it look so easy. Then you try to follow along and it's all swearing. Really informative and enjoyable video.
10:03 "I am good at polishing shafts" had me dying LMAO
That was really cool Paul! Thanks to Eric for possibility to look that magic.
Wow Paulie C is a master of his craft! Eric too and I wouldn't be half of the mechanic i am without @EricTheCarGuy , however getting Schooled as Paul has here is priceless!!!!
Very informative. Thanks to both hosts for always valuable videos.
This was amazing to watch, its also a 1 hr 22min video explaining why i don't mess with transmissions.
Same man, I'll replace all day and even that is asking for trouble
😆 yes so true
Video image clarity was AWESOME! Really helps with such a technical topic!
I love TH-cam and your channel Eric. Thank you for posting this. Prior to this all I have ever done was a removal and an install. Nice to see all the transmission guts.
I’ve watched these t5 rebuild videos 3=times now, mesmerising and very satisfying 👍
Awesome video , your experience and knowledge is second to none !!!! The details in this video and explanations is what makes it great !!!
OMG, this guy is incredible. Now I understand he probably went through hundreds of these rebuilds, but, oh, man, I wish I was that skilled.
I just needed to replace the 5th gear synchro so this video and Part 1 were perfect. I accidentally let the 5th/Reverse rod that runs the 5th gear shift fork rotate 180. Be careful. Spin your tranny in all 6 gears before you install it. Thankfully I new to bench test it, then I used this video to prove my hunch. Thank you Eric & Paul!
These two videos have been a great watch with tons of useful info, and I've just gone over and subscribed to Paul. Thanks!
Thanks, you two, for these two videos, one of the best automotive instructionals on youtube.
Paul is what you might call a guru, as far as these transmissions are concerned he really seems to know them inside out.
Kinda makes me wish I had a T5 trans to rebuild. Well done. Thanks for the time and effort that went into making this video.
Great video! I remember having to tear down one of those T-5s. To rebuild it with new parts. Omg very intensive. Great job on video. Give Brian the camera guy a beer for me!
In German, there’s a saying among mechanical engineers: «Passt, wackelt und hat Luft».
In English: «It fits, wiggles and has air (room to move)» - this could be the mantra of gearbox science :) .
A very impressive amount of knowledge and skills is shown here, loved every second of it!
+pepper669 WAIT! I thought the German's were all about precision!
+GearBoxVideo It could be that they mean it in a derogatory sense. Like «that's good enough for our clients, they won't notice the difference». In its complete form, it's «Sits, fits, wiggles and has room to move» (roughly translated from «Sitzt, passt, wackelt und hat Luft«).
I don't know where the saying is coming from - it may be common among craftspeople like carpenters - but I'm sure every mechanic and every engineer in Germany has heard of it :).
+GearBoxVideo and +EricTheCarGuy : GREAT video series, loved every second of it!!!
I may be crazy, but I love fresh clean parts. You fellas did a hell of a job!
Great video, gentleman. Finished watching this after having a not-so-good night driving. It was really informative.
like 2 kids playing video games together, awesome work very inspiring
This video needs more like buttons so I can like my like. Eric, you need to spread the word of T5 trans rebuilds among the masses. Go forth my son.
This was pretty awesome to watch. Paul is amazing with this stuff.
I have to rebuild a Toyota E153 5 speed, so every little bit helps before I start the project.
Eric these shows are really great. I like the way you try new stuff all the time!
Been looking forward to this all week, thanks Eric and Paul!
37:18 the man himself puts on a small dot of thread locker..... Paul Cangialosi is an artist.
Great video! Always nice to watch guys who know their stuff! Hat is off to both of you!
You know something Eric, you seem like a nice guy and I have watched a lot of your videos, but I can't help feeling that you're being a bit of a tease with this Fairmont project, and I'm not gonna forget the way you toyed with my emotions anytime soon.
Not a tease at all. It takes time to produce these videos, not to mention to do the work. It's a ton of work to put out 3-4 videos a week. I just working on the project in ernest last week. For monthly updates, check out my blog. www.ericthecarguy.com/blog
good job. Thoroughly enjoyed the vid and Paul is a encyclopedia of knowledge.
Hopefully you are going to do the video of the completion when you replace the parts that are stuffed and also when you helicoil the case for the damaged threads.
LMAO Eric. When you got excited about the freshly built and spinning shaft after the first press, I totally get that. You're not alone in that feeling!
Eric the wash guy, amazing video. As usual.
Defo bromance in the making !!! :)
Very informative Eric and Paul! Awesome video! Also, Cameraman Brian did an awesome job too! sometimes Paul was a little too quick, but Brian fought hard :D Been on the channel since the early days and still loving it. Today I´m more confident then ever in doing work on my own cars!
Great set of videos Eric. Thank you for presenting this info. I always enjoy watching a master performing his trade.
I'm inspecting and rebuilding one now. Paul is the Guru of transmissions hands down. His videos on 5speed.com are great to learn from. He is also very meticulous on his builds and I like that.
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I put that same steel bearing retainer on mine. The original one came apart and dropped down onto the imput shaft and put the throwout bearing on a bind which wouldn't let it come back all the way which made the clutch stay slightly disengaged. It fried the pressure plate and flywheel.
One word to say is nice and thank you so much guys.
Excellent job Paul! My Mobil 1 hat is off to you sir. I learned much on these 2 video's.
These two part are really awesome and highly educational. Keep up the good work.
Nice work Paul.. and Eric lol video was somehow very entertaining for me, took apart and rebuilt an 89' RM 250 dirt bike motor and transmission so I could understand pretty much everything that was done and why, again killer video
Paul's point about the case being scratched by the Bristle disc is well taken. I noticed that Eric is using the 50 grit Green disc. There is also a Yellow 80 Grit and a White 120 grit disc available. I'll bet carefully using the White disc will clean the machined aluminum surfaces without leaving deep scratches that affect sealing.
Hole......shaft.......grinding........this video has it all!
Paul is just ASTONISHING to watch! His intimate knowledge of all things transmission is almost hypnotic to see, and the way he has the library of specs, settings, and tricks is a marvel!
Eric, you and Paul both rock! You're outstanding in your respective fields. (Insert totally stupid Farmers Only.com joke here). :-D
Paul & Eric my hat is off to ya, my self I don't dig into transmissions but yes I can spell transmissions I just might take a leap as I have enough of them around that I just might take the leap as there looks not to be but a few more tools than what I have but nothing like getting new toys right to play with ..... Thank you again for the in depth video so stay safe and keep dirty ...
Paul really is an expert, he NEVER has to look in a manual or take notes he remembers how every part goes back in and what direction it faces that's impressive Sir.
He's done this work a few times over the years. I'm sure he has it committed to memory by now. Thanks for your comment.
+EricTheCarGuy
Yo Car Guy,
How could anyone not like Paul?
He's got a great attitude and ton of info on manual transmissions.
+Skeefoo Panama I agree, but in some of the other videos there were people that made a lot of stupid comments toward him.
+EricTheCarGuy
ETCG, That just goes to show you there's no shortage of LOSERS that wish they could fix their own transmission much less build a work bench FULL of
the best transmissions in the world, maybe they seem to overlook the fact that Paul ships transmissions all across the world, I'd give anything to own one of Pauls spec25z special Muncie units.We know different Car Guy we know Paul's a special individual.
+Skeefoo Panama Paul is the Yoda of manual transmissions for sure. It was an honor to have him show me how to build mine.
Paul seems like a really nice guy and that he cares that people get the 💯% correct information to do the job right an awesome teacher you had Eric I'm confident that I can do this job know myself as long as I buy a press lmao amazing video
like I'm watching a movie in these two parts of videos... Good job both of you
Man think God I seen this video I'm going to order the rebuild kit through his site but he's away and out of stock there's alot to learn about the t5 and doing it the write way is critical he's a master and thanks for showing your tricks 👍
Eric, I've been through 3 garages and now I'm lost, and broke after paying 1,800 dollars to still be left with the same brake issues. So it's a 2011 fiat van, rebranded as Peugeot Expert in 🇬🇧
Original symptoms were sticking brakes. All 4 had locked as it got worse and worse. Nice roadside recovery mechanic guy cracked master cylinder union and they all released. Got master cylinder replaced 700 pounds (like 850$) and brakes still stuck. So they then said caliper. But in the end they said no caliper required, mentioned psmetning to do with a brake pedal and rod needing adjusted. Got van back, something still wasn't right. Wasn't full on brake lock though the brakes would still stick slightly, freeing up when I moved away and then progressively getting worse. Pedal would go solid to the floor before, and still does. No abs lights or engine codes whatsoever. Also to mention it's a diesel. After the brakes lock on solid, usually after a few miles of driving without touching the brake pedal it would suddenly start to lock on. Initiality thought after they isolated something to the front right still sticking initially, that it maybe the caliper hose where its caved in on itself internally, locking brake on not allowing it to travel back up. Though surely not as it released instantly first time cracking the master cylinder?
I'm going out of my mind here man, so will do any repairs myself if you have any ideas. Plus, I know you liked my Type Yarrrrrr Civc joke on Facebook 😉❤
Go on Eric, could really do with some thoughts from the fella whom i respect most.