Blown 5th gear.

[Dark 1]

Yeah thats cool... just menas that you have a better idea whats probably wrong etc. Makes it waaay easier when dealing with the mechanics.

Is yours an early GU with the problematic 5th gear?

Yeh mate good old series 1, previous owner works at local nissan dealer & assured me when buying that all the common series 1 gu faults had been sorted.[never believe a salesman]
Ah well sourced a new rebuilt & strengthened box today reasonably priced as well so will be removing mine, ordering rebuilt & installing new once the funds become more available.

[Baldy]

You could try www.townsvillegearboxes.com.au

[Bob]

I have a 98 GU 4.5l Manual and have not had any problems so far (Touch Wood). Bought it 2nd hand and dont know if Fifth Gear has been fixed.
Has 280,000 on Clock and was used to tow Horse Float by previous owner. As Tony says without pulling Gearbox apart it is impossible to tell whether it has bee fixed. Hoping !!

[Dark 1]

I have a 98 GU 4.5l Manual and have not had any problems so far (Touch Wood). Bought it 2nd hand and dont know if Fifth Gear has been fixed.
Has 280,000 on Clock and was used to tow Horse Float by previous owner. As Tony says without pulling Gearbox apart it is impossible to tell whether it has bee fixed. Hoping !!

Most of the people i've spoke to say if you get to around 200-220klms your fine. As mines done under 180k i'm obviously NOT FINE!

[the ferret]

Yeh mate good old series 1, previous owner works at local nissan dealer & assured me when buying that all the common series 1 gu faults had been sorted.[never believe a salesman]
Ah well sourced a new rebuilt & strengthened box today reasonably priced as well so will be removing mine, ordering rebuilt & installing new once the funds become more available.

ha ha , mate you should know by now that if their lips are moving, they are bull shipping!!'
get yer old box done up and sell it, might help to off load some of your costs.
Cheers Rod.