Box off Might as well do the clutch at the same time ......

 

Yup gearbox off clutch off

If you do it properly drop front subframe onto the stretch bolts

 

I'd try sanding the "knob" on the fork and greasing it first
Whilst your at it make sure the master & slave cylinders are working properly
Far cheaper than dropping the box

 

Sorry for being thick Mike, is that on the inside or the outside of the car?

 

Hi I cleaned up my ball recently, made a world of difference, I got a valve grinding kit and used a drill, corse paste then fine and finished with Autoglum metal polish, don't forget to do the socket as well, clean up with alcohol before greasing up, and try to get up and greese the fork where it meets the release bearing (coat hanger and torch job! urea HMP grease.

Have a look around there is a thread with pics somewhere.

 

Found it!

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=370792

Usually find the knob just below the steering wheel, above the seat (just joking)

 

Good man - thanks.

I'll give this a go first

 

I haven't driven it yet Phil, I have a few jobs to do while it is up on stands so probably won't be until the weekend.