The Gearbox linkage on my C200 class 1996 Esprit in 1st and 2nd gear is loose. Has a lot of play. 3rd, 4th, 5th and reverse are excellent. I have checked all the rubbers and the three gear linkages from the gear lever - No play. The play is directly on the gearbox. The car drives but when changing from reverse to 1st the play is a tricky one.
How does this final short gearbox linkage arm fit on the gearbox (splined with a cap head?) looked in my Haynes book but no luck. Would like to know before I drop the gearbox. It might just be loose somewhere. Please help?