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5th gear towing

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5th gear towing

Post by numbnuts »

does anyone know if the problem with towing in 5th gear on the patols has been fixed in the latest model?
GU 4.2TD
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Post by bazzle »

The initial problem was incorrectly hardened shafts.
Nissan fixed it a few years ago.

BUT driving in 5th with a big load on any overdrive box will put a lot more side load on shaft and bearings as 5th is offset.

Change to 4th on hills or if it luggs.

Bazzle
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