I tied to bud, didnt get through to your mobile, was desperate to see if you knew a quick fix so I could get to work.
I know you said the short shifter was stiff for a reason, so simply thought "meh, build my arm muscles up". Its been ok to and from work for a few weeks.
I'm hoping to pick engine off you tomorrow,off to Bristol first thing to get 34 dash and alloys for be-1 then hopeflly enough time to get it unloaded, down to yours etc.