Decided to buy a newer Jimny, just one problem

When I changed my oil it was quieter strait away but the shifting took a few days. Still a bit notchy when cold but after a few minutes of driving its nice.

Well here's hoping

Idle speed should be about 750rpm. I think I'd be looking at why it's dropped rather than just adjusting the throttle cable to speed it up.

Kirkynut

I've been using the more expensive fuel for a few weeks and tickover runs at about 700 now.

So to recap, I changed the clutch cable, I used comma fully synthetic GL4 MVMTF 75W 90 in the gearbox, the stuff that came out was the color of mud and there were some fine bits of metal, no big chunks, like fine iron filings.

The performance, ability to select first, has improved a lot, now fails to engage only once in around 10 minutes of city driving so apart from the occasional honk at the lights because I didn't set off within 100th of a second of the light turning green, I'm driving normally.

Now changing transfer box and front / rear diff oils in case it has the same cruddy substance

Looking for 5 good AT tyres at either 215 75 15, or 205 75 15

Glad to hear things are working out. Its always worth changing the gearbox/diffs every few years.