Bent shifter rod?

I have a 1985 BMW ETA. I bought it with a totally burnt out clutch. During the replacement, the car fell onto the transmission/linkage which we left attached to the tranny during the replacementNow it shifts hard into and out of each gear, especially 2nd, even with the engine off, and i have to smack the shift console over about an inch to engage reverse. We've replaced the slave cylinder and bled it thoroughly, and i did a test - the clutch IS fully disengaging. lifted rear axle, engaged gear and pushed in clutch to see if the wheels spun they didn't It's only actually made grinding noises twice, but its so hard to shift it takes a lot of enjoyment out of the car - Do you think this could be my linkage? I don't think it's synchros because before we replaced the clutch it went in to every gear smooth..well, smoother kinda notchy. though couldn't move because of no clutch Also,the spring clip in the bell housing on the opposite side of the slave cylinder is disconnected on the top- what detrimental effects would that have? Thanks for your time.

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[Wayne 962]

Yikes, I'm not sure. When the car fell onto the linkage, it may have damaged the actual linkage inside of the transmission. I would disconnect the linkage and see if you can shift okay using just the rod (may require some clamps or a jig). I have a sinking feeling that your shifter rod inside the transmission may be bent.

- Wayne