Awesome!!! That’s a great average.
My 05
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05 gt 5spd
On the road again
These pictures look a lot like 2019 - Pinion seal leak - axle seal leak and a bit of gear wine added up to winter works project now in process
Time to goo um on blocks again
Diff out and apart
Time to make some measurements - Axle end play was good @ .020" each end, Backlash was larger than i had expected -Measured out to .014". The pinion bearing preload was also quite low. The pattern was higher ( toward heel) on the teeth than i wanted but these numbers help explain the small whine above 60mph.
Clutches look good -They will go back in - RH axle showing more wear on the bearing surface so 2 new axles- new axle bearings - Axle seals - Pinion - pinion seal - carrier bearings and yes Marc -- 3.73's are here for install this time !
Time for tool and parts clean up and then start the rebuilding process
Time to goo um on blocks again
Diff out and apart
Time to make some measurements - Axle end play was good @ .020" each end, Backlash was larger than i had expected -Measured out to .014". The pinion bearing preload was also quite low. The pattern was higher ( toward heel) on the teeth than i wanted but these numbers help explain the small whine above 60mph.
Clutches look good -They will go back in - RH axle showing more wear on the bearing surface so 2 new axles- new axle bearings - Axle seals - Pinion - pinion seal - carrier bearings and yes Marc -- 3.73's are here for install this time !
Time for tool and parts clean up and then start the rebuilding process
2008BlackCSGT
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Looks like you are in your happy place, we won’t be able to keep up with you after the new gears
I think you will love the 3.73’s as well. Good winter project there.
05 gt 5spd
On the road again
It’s been a busy couple of weeks - not much time for car stuff when sitting in a hotel room in another province. Finally got everything in the axle and it’s back in one piece, now to get it back under the car and hope for a quiet set up when it’s driving time.
Loooking good, see got time for some paint to make pretty again.
05 gt 5spd
On the road again
Yes. The paint can made an appearance - I cleaned up the shocks and lower control arms while I was there as well . Got axle back under the car and bolted in. Still have driveshaft -rear sway bar and brakes to finish before it gets back on the ground
05 gt 5spd
On the road again
I drive the car a lot so I wear some parts out-others time just takes a toll . It’s nice to be able to find a deal - the Steeda billet control arms were off another Maritime Mustang car that got returned to stock so it could be sold a few years ago. I got to be the new parts owner. One never knows what will be needed or what will show up for sale.