Peugeot 306 Clutch Needs Replacing

Hi, I have a Peugeot 306 1996 XLD.

Recently took it to a garage as sometimes its 'difficult' to put it in
first & sometimes you have to depress the clutch twice to put it into
reverse. but other than that its fine. Garage said i needed new clutch
and cost was £577, after shopping around i got a quote for £300.

Im saving for travelling and this is a big dent, I would like to do
this myself, i realise you need to suspend the engine and drop the gear
box, do you think you could do it with just those ramps you place on
floor and drive up or do you need a pit? & do you think a very logical
person could do this, i have read alot about how to replace a clutch
and am considering doing it. Anything to watch out for if i do decide
to do it?

any help is really appreciated thank you.

Jon

 

First thing is where do you live? you can do it by just undoing the gear
box bellhouseing and leaveing the engine hanging there on the mounts,
you can put it up on ramps or just jack it up and support it with
stands.it is a easy good if you have done them before but if u have not
it can be a pain in the arse, all i will say is TAKE YOUR TIME DOING THE
JOB,good luck.

 

You have to remove both drive shafts, which means moving both road wheels,
so you cannot use ramps.
You will have to jack it up, and place axle stands under the body. This is
enough clearance to get the gearbox out the front when on the ground.
Invest in a Haynes manual for the 306, as this covers it quite well.
You do not have to remove the driveshafts from the wheel hub.
You will need a solid leangth of wood to place across the car to support the
engine while you drop the gearbox off, and also a pulley to lower the box is
easier than using a trolley jack underneath, though sometimes both used
together help, particularly when lining the box up to get it back on.
I think I may be doing the same on our old 306, but hoping a new clutch
cable might suffice for a short while.

 

unless you can hold the box up .if there is 2-3 ppl helping its is very
easy to do a clutch on any car or van

 

Hello,
Personally I would replace the clutch cable first, they run under the
exhaust manifold and the lubrication dries out. Unless the clutch is
slipping (friction plate) or squeeling (release bearing) that is.

Paul

 

Price seems excessive based on experience. This year/last year (can't
remember which!) I had it done on our 1998 1.4l 306 at my local Peugeot
dealers in Aldershot. Total cost? £250 inc VAT and a nice clean too.
At the time it was the cheapest place I found.

D