TD5 Geabox or Tx input gear backlash?

[Fraz]

Hi All

Ive had drivetrain backlash for a few years and am now in a position to afford to do something about it. Rest of the drivetrain is sound.

Being overseas at the moment I cant inspect the input gear myself, but my question is what usually wears first? The Gearbox output shaft splines or the Tx input gear?

Cheers

[redrovertdi]

Do the transfer input gear first[should take 15-20 minutes] and see how much slop that takes up, i did it on my 110 and it made the car alot smoother, i know its not a total fix but it depends on the output shaft wear, and is a lot easier than replacing the output shaft[unless you have an auto]

[Fraz]

I was thinking along these lines too. The reason I ask is that i have the chance to add a whole gearbox crate from Ashcroft to Juddy's shipping container which is coming to Australia soon. Could save me a whole heap but I guess being away from my truck limits my chance of making a good decision

Thanks