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Old 7th July 2008, 22:10   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RedMM340 View Post
Try this: sit in your car with the engine off, and cycle back an forth from 4th to 5th gear, pushing firmly up to fully engage 5th gear. Do this 50 times or so. It might free up a sticky or rusty gear cable.
Well, if engine is off I would not recommend such extended gear shifting because there will be no lubrication. It is OK to practise a couple of times, though, preferably with engine on.
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