I've dropped the gearbox out of my Sapphire Cosworth and I'm a bit stuck with the gear linkage.

I can't separate the linkage from the gear stick.

I have took the gear knob off and undone both of the gaiters but I cant get the spring collar off, the one you pull up to engage reverse. I'm frightened I might snap it.

I've tried from underneath but I can't see any circlips or nothing!

Can anyone help with this please, surley I can't be the only one that has come across this??

Thanks...