Getrag 5 spd rebuild - special tool required

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Hi - I have elected to rebuild my 5 spd - they are extremely rare down here and any second hand box is likely to be only marginally better than what I have. I have sourced all required bearings and synchro's but understand there is a special puller required to disassemble the box. I cannot find such a tool over here in Australia and hope someone in the group can either identify a supplier or supply a picture of the tool.

The car which I have been rejuvenating - I can't claim it as a pure restoration - over the last 7 years and was virtually complete took a hit in the back by a blind driver and put $18K damage into me (front and back) - with a very understanding insurance assessor and my good friend the panel beater the insurance company will cover the repair (new panels !!!) - so I am using this time to sort the gearbox out .

Any assistance with the tool and supporting documentation is greatly appreciated.
 
I hate to be a buzzkill, or, as Pauly Shore might say, to "harsh your mellow" but I don't think you're going to find it economically feasible to repair your gearbox. I once had a 265 with a bad shifter selector rod. It was bent and allowed oil to flow out and drip on to my header. It smelled fantastic. Who doesn't love the smell of burnt 90W? Oh yeah, I don't. I lied, it smelled horrible. I decided that I'd replace the rod myself, after all, how hard could it be? I've adjusted the valves on my Ducati, and I've built an engine or two. Turns out, it's extremely hard. To your point, the tools required to take apart and reassemble the Getrag 265 are expensive even when you can find them. I couldn't even find a guy who rebuilt them as a business to do it in a manner which made financial sense. So I threw it away, went to the Pick-a-part junkyard and got another one.

I know they're expensive, but Metric Mechanic sells them, rebuilt with new components, and although I've heard of a problem or two from a friend, I think your best bet is probably with them.

TJ
 
Blanton Transmissions

and you can find Jim Blanton at

Blanton Transmissions. 1427 West 9th Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64101 Phone: (816)221-8584 WEB: www.performancegearing.com

according to my search for his dba, hope this is current.

But I had always been given to understand that the five speed trans was very durable (barring corsachili's bad experience noted above) and they were certainly longer-lasting than the 4-speed units. I would not be afraid of a used one, if you can find one.
 
If I recall correctly, the real issue with the Getrag isn't special tools and much as it is separating the case. As I recall this required a large press to disassemble and to re-assemble.

If you have this, then I am sure you can make the necessary jigs to pull it apart and press it together.

THe recommendations about MM and Blanton are spot on. From all I have heard either of these are good solutions, and unless you are a real glutton for DIY, it is probably a better solution.

S
 
I rebuilt a Getrag 262 CR box and it required a multitude of presses and pullers. I have been trold by a trans rebuider who is familar with the Getrag 265 that this trans can be dis-assembled and re-assembled AT THE TRACK........with the judicial use of heat and heat sinks and minimal pullers, etc. FWIW
 
I have the BMW E12 528 blue book, and it details rebuilding the 265. It does specify some special tools, but it also specifies a 5 or 10 ton press to seperate the cases, like jrcalvin said. It also said you could heat the case to ~225C and pull it off with your hands. (albeit gloved hands, obviously)
 
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