I did read this but he has an auto box not a manual

How did you get on with this?

Have you not contacted bell to see what they have to say like nodge i would expect more than 18 months out of a refurb gearbox.

i wont be using it for nearly a month now and I am wondering if it’s as simple as a worn linkage bush. I need to rule out anything simple first I guess

The Rear Sub-frame will be the big cost as it depends where it needs welding or if it’s too far gone it will need replacing, the other things I don’t think will cost much

Apologies all for the tardy final update, cutting a long story short at the back of the engine there is a short rubber pipe that leads up to the fuel rail sensor and the pipe was split … so fairly straightforward but not easy to fix, I got a new...

That would be a shame. It’s worth a little exploration under the gear stick at least - it may be an easy fix. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/freelander-2-manual-gear-selector-problem.123328/

I have decided to just us 5th as it snatch’s with a small bang in 6th. I only drive a few miles on the motorway which I can live with, I am just going to run it into the ground with minimal repair to keep it going and save my money for when it...

Hi Nodge, Is this something a home mechanic can fix or will it be to complicated? Thanks

Don't be so harsh on her. I'm sure she is lovely other than her dislike of the car, so don't get rid to quickly.

She will be Mad when I tell her because she already thinks its a death trap and I can see me having to get rid of it, so I have started looking for its replacement

Was Mrs MadMustang adjusting her bra strap at the time?