problem with my stick shift..., potential manual transmission problem? Options

[chacha]

need your help if possible...my 94 GT is making squeaky noises when i swing my stick shift from left to right...is this normal? Also when i shift gears from 1-5...it is rather hard, at most, i have to literally force it in, feels kinda like mis-shifting...but with enough force, im able to get it in the right gear and from that point on, it flys smoothly...it is just in between the shifts 1-5 that i get this hard resistance of the gears going in...any suggestions? car is @ 140K miles... and when in neutral, when i swing right to left simultaneously, it makes a sqeaky noise, hope you guys/gals can help me out. thanks!!

[Irishflame27]

possibly needs throw-out bearing, or new tranny fluid

[hitcachi]

Hmmm. Check tranny fluid and clutch fluid. Change both, (not just to possibly solve your problem but also just as preventive mataince)