Alfa4Fun, I sounds to me like something came loose. The ZF worked fine for a few laps then you lost third. If the shift rod does not solve the problem it is most likely internal. Cross shaft or bent shift fork.
BTW this thread should be in the ZF forum. I wonder if George will catch this? HE HE HE
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