Thanks for the feedback, guys. I just hoisted the rear up and ran through the gears to rule out other drive train components. With screwdriver to ear there is a horrible growling noise from the transmission or transfer box. Can't determine which one.
I did have the vehicle from new and have...
I've just completed another 15,000km journey around southern Africa in my HZJ79R 2013 (82,000km) and the R151 manual transmission has developed a few noises. The first I noticed was a rattle at the base of the gear shift lever, particularly cruising in 5th gear. This stops if you hold the gear...