Thanks Harvey will try later on this week. Car passed MoT last Friday no problems and for a change no welding needed !! Think I corresponded with you many many years ago about fitting a new BW35 kickdown cable, still haven't done it, got the gasket though, one day maybe but no big deal to move the selector lever, has significant engine oil leak rear of sump which probably beyond my capabilities so trying seal additive, unlikely to work but worth a try.