Technical Gears are very 'sticky'/hard to change. what do i need to replace? : )

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Technical Gears are very 'sticky'/hard to change. what do i need to replace? : )

Most common reason for unselectable gears is worn clutch.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news mate
 
You could try greasing the linkages under bonnet only takes a few minutes to do.
 
When i hadnt used mine for a while it was sticking, i just sprayed it with lots of lubricant and it is much better now.
 
My mk1 1.2 16v is having a similar issue, mainly from 1st-2nd and sometimes 2nd-3rd. Sometimes grinds going into reverse. Clutch bite is really low, could it just need adjusting or a new clutch?
 
forgot to mention...when it doesnt go in, if i release the clutch slightly, it will. still clutch issue or synchro?
 
If its the clutch (and with these symptom it most likely IS the clutch), forcing the box will just cause damage. If first gera will select without force you "could" continue to use the car, but you will have to be good at matching the revs to avoid overstressing the gearbox synchro hubs.
I'd say 10-1 its new clutch time.
 
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