Hard going in and out of reverse

It's just as hard to shift when it's running as when it's not. Once it's in reverse it seems fine. No noise or anything. Backs up fine. I just really have to push it into reverse and getting it back out is just as hard. Forward gears all work really nice. My friend kind of knows the tranny guy so I guess I'll take it back to him (with it in the car) so he can see for himself even though I'm not very happy right now. :banghead: