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Submitted: Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 10:03

uppy

Hi guys , just a quick on, Does the gq have the same problem with 5 gear under tow , as im thinking of get a camper van.Thanks
regards uppy
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AnswerID: 35889   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 10:29

Martyn (WA) replied:

Uppy,
As far as I know they put the GQ 5th gear in the GU geabox to eliminate the problem they have with 5th. I've towed my camper trailer up hill and down dale with my GQ, in fifth with no problem, had 260,000 on the clock.Keep the shiny side up
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FollowupID: 25909   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 11:06

uppy posted:

Thanks Martyn,thats good news , i was getting a little worried with what i read on the forum
regards uppy
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AnswerID: 35896   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 14:45

ray91 replied:

5th gear is an overdrive gear in any gearbox , it is also the smallest / weakest gear in the gearbox any box any car. 4th gear connects the front input drive with the rear output driveshaft and is much stronger for towing. I would only use 5th gear for towing if the road was flat / level and go back to 4th as soon as any load is put on it ,hills ect.
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AnswerID: 36161   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 04, 2003 at 10:03

nissan replied:

ON EARLY GQ 5 SPEEDS THE MAINSHAFT AND 5TH GEAR SPLINES FAILED EARLY AS WELL. THEY WERE UPDATED BACK THEN.
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