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I've replaced the shifter coupling with a Wevo (and had it adjusted by a local expert), replaced all the bushings, installed a factory short shifter, and changed the transmission fluid to Swepco. Compared to how it was before, those steps made an enormous change and the car is completely drivable. I still have trouble shifting into first at a stop (unless the car is on an incline) and second gear is really tight when the transmission warms up.
The next step is to replace the 30 year-old clutch and then work on the 30 year-old transmission.
As an aside, installing the short shifter probably didn't help the difficult 1st and 2nd gears, but I like the way it looks.
I think that the transmission on any car just needs a good bit of work after 30 years to get it back to speed. What IS impressive is that the engine is more reliable than my 2006 Mercedes that has fewer miles on it.
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1986 911 3.2 Cabriolet
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