so doubling the clutch made no difference, then i would look at the selector, i would first think about changing the oil and lubricating the selector on top of the box, but i peronally think this may not make much difference... but an oil change may..
also is your clutch very light or very heavy?, if its very heavy it could be worn out and need changing which could also give these problems,
i dont think the cables are adjustable - would someone else be able to comferm this. also what engine do you have?
but i think your correct, it may work out expensive unless your willing to get your hands very dirty...
there is a special alum bolt on the bottom of the gearbox, the same size as the sump plug on the engine so its a good investment getting on. drain the oil out and then fill the oil in the same hole. (you will need to put the car back onto a flat surface to drain all the old oil then jack it back up to fill again) you will need a bottle with a filler pipe on (the type that pulls out of the inside of the bottles usually the 1litre bottles have these on), you will also need if memory serves approx 2 litres. fill through that hole until oil starts to come out.
i will carry on scratching my head,
roy