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Pesky rear seal?
I don't think the clutch is gone... car only has under 38k miles on the clock. Just needs the clutch to be released and then pushed back in and the gear works fine. Lots of cars do this when trying to get into reverse, but mine just seems to do it occasionally when trying to get into first. Maybe because I sometimes don't apply my handbrake or brake in traffic, so the car might roll a bit after I stop... I dunno. Think it's just something it does. Also my previous car (a Mazda) had a stiffer 1st-2nd change from brand new, so I think again, it's just part of how the gearbox is. I'm just hoping that new fluid will help things slightly.
The shifter on my Mazda was a lot more direct because the transmission was right under your arm and the stick went straight into it, so I think I was spoilt with that. Also it seems much easier to make a smooth shifting tranny for cars with less power.
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