Recent content by borgward

Pulled the bearing using straight jaw puller. Just barely had enough room for the puller to get a grip on the gear behind the bearing. They came off nicely. Had fun with that circlip. Used an old snap ring pliers to expand the clip enough enough to further work it off with screw drivers. That...

I have one of those. Will see if there is enough space behind the gear to get a grip. In the past when there was not much space for that thick piece to grab on I used a C clamp across the bars to prevent it from slipping off. Seems like I have seen another kind having 2 pieces that are dished...

No, Wrong, and Wishful thinking on my part. I've been all through that shifter linkage, motor mount stuff. That can be if the mounts were totally gone, but not the case this time. Take a look at the image of the synchronizer assy. See the squarish thing. There are 3 of them arranged at 120...

Ready to rebuild my 2013 Fiesta Se 1.6 IB/5 transmission. How do I pull the input shaft bearing? Special Ford tool? Already removed the circlip. Looks like I could pull the gear behind it to dislodge it. VIN 3FADP4EJ5DM225349 Bearing is FAG 800856 C H49A What is the Ford P/N for it...

I was adverse to spending 3 to 4 hundred for a kit. My mistake, that was for the dual clutch model. I got a kit for around $100. I never liked the lack of clutch feel on my Fiesta from brand new. That was even after bleeding the clutch slave cylinder. The kit was made in Texas and I am glad I...

Yeah you can do that but the throttle not closing instantly gets in the way. I hardly ever used the clutch on my Datsuns and Triumphs except when taking off or stopping.

I tried that on the original transmission. Did not help much. That does not work so well on modern cars as the controls do not let the throttle plate close suddenly.

Do Tell. I will be rebuilding the original transmission. Upgrade P/N's? If nothing else is bad what else do I need for the job? Gaskets, sealant? I already have the input shaft seal and plan on ordering the output shafts seals. I do have the 5 gear removal tools. Numbers on the transmissions...

The original 5 speed manual in my 2013 Fiesta never liked to downshift into 1st. I had to be at a crawl below 5mph. I have read of several complaints from other people. I just installed a used IB/5 Transmission. It has no problem shifting into 1st, even from 10MPH. Very smooth. I don't know if...

As far a the dealership goes, I bet that machine has been paid for ages ago. Kinda like getting a $30,000 bill for a MRI. The MRI machine cost millions when it came out so the price was right. Now days the MRI is paid for and you can talk your bill down to about $1000. They will bill you let you...

Since steering wheel is off center that would indicated caster is off. How do they adjust caster? I replaced the lower arms with Moogs that included ball joints and bushings. I bet the new arms are not 100% identical to the originals. I did keep the originals.

InkJet yes. Lazer no.

Want alignment after installing KYB struts and lower member with new ball joints and bushings. 2013 Fiesta SE. Car drives well but notice steering wheel is off center to the left a hair. Ford dealer in the next town over quoted $195. Is that the going rate now days? All components are new except...

Yes Hard to say. The transmission is tilted with the engine to the rear.

How much Ford manual transmission fluid for IB/5 transmission in 2013 Fiesta SE? I put used transmission in my Fiesta. The owners manual says 2.2 quarts. Other sources say 2.3 quarts. One YouTube shows filling until it tops out at the plug hole where you fill it. I already pumped 2.5 quarts of...