Right I'm not a newbie when it comes to engines but gearbox's are something that I haven't had much experence with.
I have a mk2 97 plate mondeo 1.8td estate.
I'll list the faults with it and tell me what you think.
Engine will start sounds great.
You have to press the clutch to start it or it will turn really slowly like it's trying to turn the main shaft.
It is really hard to get into gear. It feels like the gearbox has locked up as I can take the handbrake off and try and push it and it will not move.
There is no 5th or reverse gear.
The gear selector feels sloppy and excessive play.
The clutch pedal feels soft.
If anyone lives near Newton Abbot in Devon this would help.
I think,
1 - Gearbox fault.
2 - Gear selector
3 - pressure plate , hydraulic clutch