I agree with what you have read would go with gear linkage. You could check the gear lever is all tight by lifting the gear gaiter surround from inside the car if you know how, not a big job but just limits a possible problem anything other then that is all done under the car :( But if it is it's not doing any damage, and if you go to MD Performance meet up I'm sure they could give it a look at while you are there ;) (Hint-Hint) ;)