Transmission Help

[jbs99gt]

Hello All,
This is my first post to the board and it happens to be about the 5 speed in my 96 GT. I am having a few problems. The first is that there is a noticable gear moan (for lack of a better word) in first when I am creeping along at around 5 mph. The noise started a little while back and has gotten somewhat worse. It sounds almost like mild grinding. This also happens in third gear while I am cruising at around 20 mph. Although, it is a much milder noise than when first is moaning/grinding.

My second problem is that it is sometimes almost impossible to get the tranny into reverse. I try and try, but the shifter won't got into the slot for reverse.

I appreciate any help that you can provide. Thanks in advance!

Josh