i used to have the same problem too, and seems u've already resolved the issue,lubrication fixed mine too. Was always good to get stuck in traffic, pop the bonnet, runnout of car with rag in hand, fix and get back in... most guys wld sit in disbelief that a girl knew how to fix the problem.... by the time they were finished cursing the "f*n old bomb" in front of them, i was already on my way... lol... no chance of that now... 4spd auto....