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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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T5 doesn't engage after install

Ok... so here i am again in need of some info. I replaced my clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and pilot bushing. After i got done ( should have tested the clutch first ) i put it in first to see if everything was working correctly. Well in fact it wasn't . I only have minimal pressure in the pedal. The car grinded into reverse. And in first it tries to move the tires but fails. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I would and know how to use the "search" link, but it is 2:30am and i have been working on the car since 5:00pm yesterday. lol. P.S this is my "First Install"
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Re: T5 doesn't engage after install

More than likely you have the throwout bearing installed incorrectly. Search this forum for "throwout bearing" and you'll find some pics.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Re: T5 doesn't engage after install

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More than likely you have the throwout bearing installed incorrectly. Search this forum for "throwout bearing" and you'll find some pics.
maybe disc is backwards...
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Re: T5 doesn't engage after install

Thanx for the advice. I had the throwout bearing in wrong . Now i am having a problem getting the trans into the bell housing. Any advice on lining up the two would be great . -Russ
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Re: T5 doesn't engage after install

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Thanx for the advice. I had the throwout bearing in wrong . Now i am having a problem getting the trans into the bell housing. Any advice on lining up the two would be great . -Russ
every once in a while you can get it all the way together, and sometimes you have to get it close enough to thread a few bolts... then cinch it up
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Re: T5 doesn't engage after install

Right on. Thanks for the info. I finaly have it mounted. Now if I can only bleed the system good enough i can get back on the road Any advice bleeding the system? I purchased a new slave cylinder, and filled it as much as possible with it off. but i still get minimal pressure at the pedal.
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