Gear selector problem?

[Transporternaught]

Hi all, I'm having a problem selecting first gear on my van, I'm hoping it's an easy fix!! I can live with it but never been right since I bought her, and would be mega chuffed if it can be sorted.
I have to push the stick right over as if going into reverse, it also helps if I slightly push down on the stick when doing so then it slots into place.
Hoping someone has had this problem to help me out or could even recommend the parts to sort it. Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated thanks!

[dazzzer1]

if its 5 speed then it has a dog leg gear box

[Oldiebut goodie]

That's where it's supposed to be!

[pete77]

hi just had same problem and 10mins later fixed.select nutral ,get under van,check gearbox leaver is strait down
possision !!! mark join from front 2 back attatch mole grips eitherside of join and looser bolt.looking to gearbox and turn front bar anti cloke wise as far as you can then bolt up you should have all gears...