There is also a little nylon and metal universal joint thingo on the end of the
selector shaft where it joins the gearbox selector shaft - may pay to check
this too (these are still available new).  If it is worn it could explain your
selection problems - esp. if it is reverse because of the twisting motion
required on the selector shaft...I once had HEAPS of trouble in sorting out a
reverse gear selection problem and it turned out to be this little sucker...

good luck

Rob K.

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Robert King
king@tanelorn.aod.dsto.gov.au

76 Kombi
62 Kombi (long term relaxation project)
and Mark Richards twin fin in the closet