What is the best way to change the clutch in a 405 1.8

When you changed clutch plate, did you skim the flywheel? It may be polished and might need roughing up a bit.

Hello, Who installed the clutch"? Were there a new pressure plate installed? Were there a new throw out bearing installed. Does this 1991 Peugeot 405 have hydraulic or mechanical clutch linkage?
There a couple of reason why the Peugeot wont move and engine is running and the transmission is in gear.

1.. Pressure plate is installed backwards.--Remove transmission and reinstall pressure plate in the correct orientation to the clutch. There is two ways to install it, but one way correctly.

2. Adjustment for the clutch linkage from the pedal in the driver compartment is adjusted to tight and not releasing the clutch to where the clutch pressure is on the pressure plate.



I hope this helps. GB....stewbison

hi, dont tell me then after it has done this its ok for the rest of the day, this is a common problem with all peugeot 405, i have worked on loads that have had this complaint the only thing you can try is changing the gear box oil or just topping it up can help but other than that their isnt much you can do this is a very common fault.

Let me know how you get on or if you need further assistance ok

assuming you have all the bolts that need to be out etc.try lifting slightly and wiggle a bit.sounds stupid but worked for me...

there is a little plastic link between the end of the cable and the clutch pedal which can snap check it is not this before attempting to replace the cable.

It seems like the clutch pressure plate has given in. Best would be to replace the clutch pro-kit.( Clutch pressure plate, clutch plate and release bearing)

Center of clutch plate come apart from the plate.Allowing the cars gearbox to run free.Remove the gearbox and change the clutch.

My 405 had a self adjusting clutch but the BX box fits and they were adjustable, take out the airfilter and pipes, grab the end of cable and pull hard, if it releases then it is a working self adjuster, if not look for the adjuster nut, some are fitter on a bell-crank near the starter (13mm) others are 10mm nuts on the end of the inner cable.

no you should not have to change the flywheel they were all the same - but as the cable and clutch fork operate differently you would be advised to check this

one anchors the cable outer and the inner cable moves the clutch fork
the other the inner cable is anchored and the outer sheath moves the clutch fork

also while you have it all off change the clutch thrust bearing
and be careful of the plastic speedo drive housed in the output of the diff it doesnt take much to break it (drive shaft going in at a slight angle)

I would get three qoutes from the clutch specialist in your area. Labour charges vary from area to area. If I was to give you a rough idea of the labour time and price, I could be out by a fair margin. I think this is your best option. Also the garage that do the repair should top up your gearbox oil as a matter of course. It will not hurt to ask through.