Rebuilding ZX 5 speed

[inline6]

Hi,

After reading through my 240Z factory workshop manual, I realize that rebuilding my 83 ZX (not Borg Warner) transmission is going to be a large challenge if I don't get the factory info for that one.

Does anyone have a factory workshop manual for the ZX? I would really like to have that info before I give this a try. In my 240Z manual, there are specific instructions for disassembly, and the available shim sizes, clearences, etc.

Transmissions are a new venture for me. If you have the factory manual info, can you copy and fax / scan and email it to me? If so, let me know.

Garrett

[EricB]

Me too actually!

I've been given a ZX 5spd (it's printed "T5" on the inside of the bellhousing"... the only thing wrong with it apparently is a messed up reverse... I've rebuilt plenty of FWD trannies before but this will be the first RWD one... Is the ZX factory manual sufficient or is there an additional tranny-specific manual available??

-e

[Bambikiller240]

T5 is the Borg-Warner transmission.

[Gav240z]

I am going to be rebuilding a transmission soon enough so any information or feedback would be greatly appreciated as a newbie let me know how you went with it.

:classic:

[Bleach]

:cheeky: I have the 1982 280zx factory service manual. :bandit:

[inline6]

Hi, an update:

I got a used 83 factory workshop manual off of ebay. It has excellent info on both the T5 and the nissan 5 speeds. So far, I have taken the front and rear housings off, made a tool (like the factory tool shown) to hold the gear assembly in a vise (to make it easy to work on), measure existing gear clearences (all within factory spec) and removed the shifter rods, forks, and detent balls.

I am going to see about borrowing some tools (puller, bearing separator) from Autozone tonight.

Garrett

[EricB]

BleachZee & Garrett,

Would either of you be willing to photocopy the pages relating to assembly & dis-assembly of the early ZX T5 for me? I could easily send you paypal or money order for the cost of the copies and mailing...

Garrett,

Would you be willing to lend me the tool you fab'ed once you're done with it?

Thanks all,

-e

[inline6]

I can get copies of the pages for rebuilding the T5 for you. I started out asking if anyone could do that for me and didn't get any response here, so now that I bought the book, I am glad to help someone else out that is in the same situation.

The tool, however, won't work for the T5. I'll double check, but I don't think it is used at all with that tranny. Mine is the Nissan box.

You want to send me a pm with your address, so I can mail the pages?

Garrett

[Bleach]

I need to hook up my scanner. When I do that, I can scan pages and post them for people... :stupid:

[matria]

While the question is being asked. I am looking for the same information for a 1980 zx 5 spd. I have the FSM for my 260z and would rather not invest in another FSM. Thanks for your help.

Skip

[Corganx33]

Since you are scanning them in, It might be useful to just post them in the technical articles section. I bet a ton of people actually could use this information. I for one know I could

[Steve Parmley]

Garrett, I love your car and website. You answer many questions asked all the time on Z websites about sunroof repair and installing flares. You should do extended write ups for the website. I am heading out to the garage tonight to attack some more spotwelds.