306 Heavy clutch

Just wondered if a heavy clutches were a 306 "thing" ? as i've had two and
they've both been quite stiff to push down...

any insight?

 

If it is a diesel I have found this to be the case. Bigger clutch plate?

Jim

 

I have both a 306 and 406 diesel. The 406 clutch is hydraulic, whereas the
306 is cable and it's much heavier. I think it's just a 306 thing,

Neil

 

mines quite heavy , i was thinking about oiling/replacing the cable ,
but it looks like a bitch to get at ..

Simon

 

don't bother changing it if it is just heavy. changed mine and it made no
difference.

 

The cable thingy gets sticky on most 306's and if changed helps a little.

 

Just wondered if a heavy clutches were a 306 "thing" ? as i've had two

On RHD models, the clutch cable runs close to the exhaust manifold ( at
least on the TD's - dunno about the petrol models), and this causes the
lubricant in the cable to dry up, making the clutch very stiff. In this
case the cable needs replacing, or it can snap.

That said, the clutch is relatively heavy compared to some cars.