gear selection problem

[credders]

ive not used my beta for a while but had to move it out the garage. when i selected 1st it didnt seem to go in far enough and jumped out, if i hold it in it is alright and dosent jump out when on the move. i know these are prone to linkage bush problems i havent had the chance to take it for a blast down the road yet. ive had a look in the manuel about this 15degree angle of gearstick. myquestion is, should i try to adjust linkage or just get new bushes providing the box is ok?

[Neil-yaj396]

I'd give it a good test run first. Jumping out or failing to select are usually box problems. Sloppy or difficult selection are normally the sign of a shot linkage only.
How long has the car stood for? The oil might be past it's best and stuck to the bottom of the box making things worse?

[credders]

its been stood for a year now, it got better the warmer it got so you could be right about the oil! handbrake is sticking so im on with sorting that now so i can get MOT then have a better check.

[credders]

a bit of use seems to of cured the jumping out of gear problem, ive put it down to a linkage problem due to it been stood

[Neil-yaj396]

Did you change the gearbox oil? If not I'd definitely do so.