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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mikekwan" data-source="post: 402112" data-attributes="member: 3087">My experience with the starting problems was slightly different:  The engine would splutter until warmed up.  I checked numerous bit (idle valve, cold start sensor & control circuits, temp compensating air control valve, etc.).  Finally, the problem identified to some moisture in the distributor cap, which was resolved by spraying WD40 into the rotating carbon bush.As for your gear problem, possible areas are worn clutch pump, worn clutch (clutch plate, pressure plate and /or bearing) and worn synchro-mech (in gearbox).  I had similar symptoms on my 1987 E30 M10.  All 3 parts of the clutch assembly (clutch & pressure plates + bearing) were worn.  Luckily, the straightforward replacement solved it all.Hope these help.  Mike</blockquote>