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Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 17, 2013, 04:59:05 PM
So we recently took the transmission out of my Turbo Coupe and the front bearing retainer on the transmission is worn out.  I ordered a steel retainer for a V8 model and took it to a machine shop, but there isn't enough material to maintain the structural integrity after doing the machine work.  Now we're on the hunt for a retainer and are having trouble finding one.  Does anybody on here know where to look?  I'll be flying out of the country in 2 weeks so I don't have a whole ton of time :( .  Thanks for your time.
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: STANG8U on January 17, 2013, 05:27:06 PM
Do you need a steel one or a stock one?
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 17, 2013, 07:39:48 PM
Doesn't matter either way
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: STANG8U on January 17, 2013, 08:02:49 PM
I have a stock one it has some wear but it will do the job I could get it out to you for cheap


(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/pooppoop13/FAC9DEA7-89F9-4C4E-8B86-5883548EAA05-5077-0000043CD1AA4282.jpg)
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on January 17, 2013, 08:03:31 PM
I don't think there was a steel version of the 4cyl retainer...

They've been out of production for several years, good luck...
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: STANG8U on January 17, 2013, 08:24:21 PM
You know what now that I think of it I don't remember what this came off of sorry man

Iv blown so menny 4 and 8 t5's I want to say this is a 4 cyl but I can't find any info on the part numbers

I used a lot of 4 cyl ones in one of my old v8 mustang went 13's pretty much stock but they never lasted long lol
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: STANG8U on January 17, 2013, 08:27:43 PM
Let me know if this helps
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/pooppoop13/193D72FE-3113-4E2E-B358-32352B5EBE0D-5077-00000444BC9DEB62.jpg)

(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/pooppoop13/042D2490-9C41-4439-89B8-63C5B84DCEE3-5077-00000444FF817381.jpg)
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: 88turbo on January 17, 2013, 08:50:50 PM
I have one from an 88 TC T5 if you're interested
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 17, 2013, 08:58:46 PM
Stang8u, the main way to tell the difference is by flipping it over.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/bearingretainers.jpg)

The one on the left is the TC retainer, and you can see that the ring has a thinner wall.

88turbo - what kind of shape is it in?
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: STANG8U on January 17, 2013, 09:29:20 PM
Yea sorry seems to be a v8


Hope you find one
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 17, 2013, 09:47:45 PM
No problem, thanks!  We'll reuse my old one for now, if necessary.
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: 88turbo on January 17, 2013, 10:10:00 PM
I have one in excellent shape,  I can get pics this weekend.
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 17, 2013, 10:14:31 PM
That would be greatly appreciated.  Let me know.
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 18, 2013, 04:08:59 PM
Another question....do the turbo T5s use ATF or gear oil?
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: 88turbo on January 18, 2013, 04:49:04 PM
ATF or SAE 30
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: kingcars on January 18, 2013, 05:19:08 PM
Great thanks.  I had gotten some Mobil 1 ATF but then read that the WC T5s use ATF while the non-WCs use gear oil.  Wasn't sure where the oddball turbo T5s landed in that.
Title: Does anybody know where to get a front bearing retainer for a Turbo Coupe T5?
Post by: Trinom on January 19, 2013, 11:05:58 AM
I have non-WC and it should be filled with ATF too (according to user's guide).
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