Rebuilt is kind of a loose term… It wasn’t a complete replacement of all its components; rather, I focused on addressing the specific parts that had issues. You see rebuilt kits all for sale but those kits doesn’t include the parts I needed. In matter of fact the parts in the rebuild kit are the parts that didn’t need replacing in my t50 transmission.
In my particular situation, some of the parts that needed replacement were discontinued and, as a result, were quite expensive on the market. Specifically, I had to replace my shift sleeve. The worn and mangled had burrs, which would catch in the hub and not allow full gear engagement.
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Thankfully, I did find a new OEM sleeve in eBay for $70, but the shipping was going to take a long time. I bought it just in case. However, while waiting for it to arrive, a fellow AE86 enthusiast named Harris offered to sell his broken T50 transmission. 2nd gear was broken on his transmission but I didn’t need that part. The reverse and 5th gear shift sleeve in his transmission was in perfect working condition, so I acquired it for a mere $50. Will used the other good working parts as spares.
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With the temperatures becoming more pleasant I was able to knock out the reassembly in a day!
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Natsukashi Garage 