1HDT 80 purchase, advice on gearbox?

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 at 09:48
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Morning all,
Managed to find a 1990 80 1HDT that has had a full reco, turbo and injector pump done. Took it for a squirt to Canberra, to Moruya and back down along the Saphire Coast before making it back to Melbourne. Couldn't have been happier with the car which averaged 11 litres to the 100 km. Definitely a step up from the Navara on the power and comfort stakes. Before we went, had to sort out the driveline slack and replaced the front hubs which made a world of difference to the way it drives.
Only query I have is the state of the gearbox. Change from first to second has to be cautiously done, as if too quick it grinds and kicks back. Happens to alesser degree from second to third. Only occurs when it is cold as after ten or so minutes its pretty smooth. Hoping my synchros aren't on the way out. Anyone had any experience with this, a mate has told me his did the same and he never bothered to address it. Wondering if its an 80 series problem that they all have rather than a gearbox getting too long in the legs.
Have also searched eldorado on the forum and read most posts. Does anyone know the sidewall ply though as I couldn't find any onfo on that. Looking to put the 285/65's on when these tyres run out. Seem a lot of tyre for the price.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ben
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