I've got the same problem, and it's driving me nuts. The PO put these copper plate shims in the shift box on both sides, and it binds like crazy in either first or third, and hasn't always. It just started. You guys say it's only external linkage that causes the problem? I was thinking of replacing the box on the column itself, but have got better things to spend the $80 bucks on. Tell us more pleeeeaaase! :p
