I assume you have adjusted the gear stick position.
Are you getting 1st ?
Unfortunately, yes, but only after i realised reverse was impossible to get into!
1st,2nd and 4th are fine 3rd can grind sometimes when selecting, only other issue is going from 4th to 2nd can be difficult to engage.
And Bar, thanks for the ideas, i will have a look for a replacement gear selector bush and attempt to put the gear stick adjustment back to stock as best i can...