T-5 2nd gear problems on my '85 TC
Reply #6 –
Place a jack under the T5.
Disconnect driveshaft at the differential, but don't pull the shaft out yet.
Unbolt transmission mount from crossmember, then unbolt crossmember and remove it.
Get a large, flat pan (i have a cheapo wal mar cat litter pan, that i use..when I remember it lol)
Place pan under tailshaft and carefully pull the driveshaft out
lower jack a little....this will let more of the fluid run out.
During reassembly, make sure you know that NON World Class T5's use gear oil, whereas World Class T5's use ATF...sometimes people forget, and just wanted to pass that along :)
Oh, it may help if the front of the car is on ramps or blocks...obviously make sure that it's stable, and secure.
Can't enjoy your TC from 6 feet under.
Good luck and let us know how things go.