Without knowing how many miles are on the trans I'd say this is fairly
"normal". I have a fresh rebuilt in Vinnie (also an 85 GL but a Westy) and
there was a grind present between my 1st and 2nd. One thing that
dramatically improved the shift quality was changing the gear oil to
synthetic. Made a huge difference. My mechanic suggested breaking in a new
trans with dino and then transitioning to synthetic citing that he felt
this was better for the synchros during the break in period.
So, change to synthetic and drive it until it drops out! Then put in a
rebuilt for around $800+labor.
Later,

Dave & Sherrie
Allentown,PA
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