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regrease the shifter, it makes a hell of a difference.
the old grease and dirt makes the shifter so "sticky" and hard to move that the force of the spring maybe is not enough.
out with the shifter, clean everything and regrease it. this was one of the most rewarding jobs i have done on a vehicle.

Ill give that a go, thanks for your advice. ::thumbup: