Great stuff. I did mine 12 months ago, W654 NJU. You reminded me of some of the ball ache I went through. I could not free the gearbox mounting peg bolt from the gearbox and had to quickly buy an expensive Draper 1/2" stud extractor from Halfords. I also am a weakling. I did not think to remove the ECU box! Yeah, that caused me access problems down the back there. I wish I had done that! The poly ball on the gear linkages fell out of its' socket (in the middle of the bulkhead). That caused me a big headache. Initially I could not figure out why the hell the gear linkages would not fit back on the gearbox. I finally realised the ball was dislocated and that the linkages were all out of place. I cleaned and greased the ball, fitted it back in its socket, and was able to proceed. Yeah, I used spanners to simply release the clips like you did. The clutch release bearing had welded itself to the clutch splines. This resulted in the clutch cable breaking. The cable passes through the bottom engine mount, and I had to release the mounting bolt in order to be able to pull the cable through the small aperture there. Also, I had to cut out the air con pipes in order to push the cable end into the bulkhead behind the clutch pedal. I spent longer on that damn cable than I did replacing the clutch! I used an engine crane to lift the gearbox in (I am a weakling). I put a strap around the gearbox flange and the gearbox balanced perfectly. It was so simple hoisting the box up and mating it up to the engine again. No sweat. I also had trouble with the speedo plug and was not strong enough to release it with it in position. I ended up removing the whole housing, and that made life easier. I started off with a 1.9D in 1997 and am on my third 306 HDI. I just love these Peugeots. Anyway. Good job. I like your Peugeot videos.
Estou no Brasil, Rio Grande do Sul, Osório. Temos um Peugeot 306 1.8 16 99 Seletion Hatch. Ainda não precisei mexer na embalagem e com sua experiência relatada, vemos que representa difícil mas não é fácil. Vou salvar este vídeo para quando e agradecer todas as vossas benevolências.
Mate you are my guardian youtube angel. Needed this. Helps me understand getting to the clutch better now and also understand that I'm better off getting my garage to do it with all the snags i run into when I work on my car. Cheers that Pig 🐖
Watching out of interest and fan of the channel. Some good videos and well detailed video. I need to get around to doing the clutch on my 206 and sure those tips and advice will greatly help. Got the clutch, driveshaft seals, oil and clutch tool all waiting for the job. After seeing the state of that clutch, thinking mine will look just as bad, slipping at anything more than half throttle basically. But I've been gentle on it and haven't caused barely any slippages so hopefully it is all okay.
Such good videos, thanks so much indeed. I have recently bought a 306 2.0 hdi, possibly needs everything possible, one of them is washer fluid reservoir, its neck broken and it seems quite hard find.
Quick question or maybe not, I have a detorieted/split outer OS cv boot, I have been looking at the videos on how to change the boot. In some videos, they use cone or some other device to slide the replacement boot over the joint, and in some videos, they pull/tap out the joint. Which one would you recommend? I was leaning towards tapping out the joint so I could clean inside but I am afraid to damage stuff (gearbox or inner joint) while pulling outer joint.
@@muhammetcelalgokalp7739 100% get the joint off if you can. Big copper hammer is a handy tool. Hold the shaft firmly. Won't be an issue if it's driver side. Be more cautious with passenger side.
Considering how tight the engine bay is that looked surprisingly straightforward when compared with a lot of modern cars, even other cars from that generation. Mind you I suppose if you can shoe horn a 3.0 24V V6 under the bonnet of a 306, there has to be some space to spare.
Yeah, it's a dream compared to most vehicles after that era tbh. The earlier engines were even simpler (no ECU in the way or heater block) ! 👍🐷 Thanks for watching and commenting 👌
Thank for the video, its very good and detailed. Its a let me know I'll take it to the garage or get a mobile mechanic out, its to much for me to DIY thanks Dave
No Speedo won't cut engine power... So you've got two symptoms but one fault, IE an earth or wiring fault somewhere causing those two symptoms to happen simultaneously
@@PiggyPower Thanks - will check out earths. I've heard that no speed to ECU adjusts fuel table and anecdotally engine is less responsive when speedo drops out. Thank again - great channel!!
@@marknolen7878 from memory, the edc15 setup on the 306 has no speed input to the ECU. Sensor goes directly to the dash. I'll stand corrected but I'm pretty sure of that. You could try a replacement speedo drive and sensor drive but it's quite a faff to do (removal of driveshaft required)
Grande Piggy, inicialmente um Feliz Natal e Ano Novo. No nosso 306 1.8 16 99 Seletion Hatch, antes de mexer eu passo produtos e lava jato, esfrega , escova as peças, escova 🪥 com escovinha de aço as roscas aparentes. Depois aplicamos desingripante, WD 40 ou outro nos encaixes que serao removidos. Em geral facilita muito. Assegure-se que o carro esta bem calçado. Uso de alavaca longa pode derrubar, marteladinhas nao. Otimo vídeo. Aprendemos muito. Forte abraço daqui de Osório, Rio Grande do Sul RS Brasil.
Yeah if it's filthy it's horrible to work on. Unless it's live near the sea, most of the bolts for a gearbox job won't really be any easier with a bath of wd40 but it won't hurt. 👍🐷
@@PiggyPower Thanks - the general advice is that fitting the cable is a pig of a job, due to access difficulties BUT can be made a lot easier if you can unbolt/move aircon pipes (unbolt somewhere under wheel arch) OR just cut pipes away, if aircon is anyway known to be dead, as is often the case on these now-old cars. We'll see now........
@@JacksRamblings not via wheel arch, look down under the brake master... That's where the clutch cable goes! Lifting engine on a jack and removing top engine mount and having the engine as forward as possible helps
@@PiggyPower Hi again - the garage have now managed to fit the cable and car is back with my son BUT he reports that it's now 'very difficult' to go down the gears and he also struggled to get into first gear at a junction. Kinda sounds (to me) like the clutch isn't totally dis-engaging, when he puts pedal down - any thoughts, please? (is there any adjustment possible with now-fitted cable?)
Ive got a peugeot 306 1.6 Hatch 96 Do you have to drop the subframe to get the gearbox out. ? Great clear and concise explanation by the way, easy to understand.
@@jamesmcbride6304 it's ok, won't be the first time I've heard people trying to drop the subframe to get the box out. By time you've dropped the subframe you could have the box out 😎👍🐷
Great video, did a level 3 diploma in engineering back in the day and learnt more from this video than those 2 years at college! Quick question, couldn't find the torque settings in the description, what are they?
Kind words, thankyou. Experience is priceless. I've seen a diploma/course for technicians produce people who really can't repair or diagnose cars. Basic training is just step1. Well done for cracking on and continuing to learn. Torque settings for which bolts?
Fantastic video! Full of useful information! I know they’re not your favourite Peugeots but I wondered if you had and experience with the clutch/flywheel on 207 1.6 hdi’s? I’m wondering how much my bank balance is going to hurt when I take it in to get checked if it’s typically a DMF
SMF, gut the DPF and get a remap, then ensure 6k mile oil changes with decent oil (which helps to reduce the oil issues on the turbo greatly) and that engine will be great for you. Only other issue they suffer with is injector seals/washers but they are easy to sort if done as soon as they present.
Does every DIY mechanic have a special/specific gearbox jack? ... Unlikely. I can't stand guides for DIY mechanics that use a bunch of tools no DIY mechanic will have, or will cost so much to buy they may aswell pay a garage... So I try not to include specific expensive tools.
@@PiggyPower I can appreciate what you are saying about specific tools. I have one of the scissor gearbox jakes and it has proven to be invaluable over the years for cam belt changes, doing things in the rear axle as well as gearboxes. I guess as I’ve gotten older, the thought of balancing heavy items has become less appealing even though I still like to do the work
@@martinbateman2467 issue being, I'd bet you can't get the gearbox and the scissor jack out from under a 306 without the 306 being lifted so high you can't then work on it.... They have their place for sure. Especially to avoid potential injury.
Easier? In what way? Why would you change the whole engine when a clutch has failed? 🤔 More profitable, for the garage, yes of course, they'd be making lots of money and getting a perfectly good engine out of it too!
@@Rassaaja100 ok. So why are you saying the clutch is so bad if you know little about it? Not sure I understand what you need help with. Please describe more
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Great stuff. I did mine 12 months ago, W654 NJU.
You reminded me of some of the ball ache I went through.
I could not free the gearbox mounting peg bolt from the gearbox and had to quickly buy an expensive Draper 1/2" stud extractor from Halfords. I also am a weakling.
I did not think to remove the ECU box! Yeah, that caused me access problems down the back there. I wish I had done that!
The poly ball on the gear linkages fell out of its' socket (in the middle of the bulkhead). That caused me a big headache. Initially I could not figure out why the hell the gear linkages would not fit back on the gearbox. I finally realised the ball was dislocated and that the linkages were all out of place. I cleaned and greased the ball, fitted it back in its socket, and was able to proceed. Yeah, I used spanners to simply release the clips like you did.
The clutch release bearing had welded itself to the clutch splines. This resulted in the clutch cable breaking. The cable passes through the bottom engine mount, and I had to release the mounting bolt in order to be able to pull the cable through the small aperture there. Also, I had to cut out the air con pipes in order to push the cable end into the bulkhead behind the clutch pedal. I spent longer on that damn cable than I did replacing the clutch!
I used an engine crane to lift the gearbox in (I am a weakling). I put a strap around the gearbox flange and the gearbox balanced perfectly. It was so simple hoisting the box up and mating it up to the engine again. No sweat.
I also had trouble with the speedo plug and was not strong enough to release it with it in position. I ended up removing the whole housing, and that made life easier.
I started off with a 1.9D in 1997 and am on my third 306 HDI. I just love these Peugeots.
Anyway. Good job. I like your Peugeot videos.
Thanks for the mega comment! Yup, all relatable experiences! Well done! Happy motoring! 👍🐷
Estou no Brasil, Rio Grande do Sul, Osório. Temos um Peugeot 306 1.8 16 99 Seletion Hatch. Ainda não precisei mexer na embalagem e com sua experiência relatada, vemos que representa difícil mas não é fácil.
Vou salvar este vídeo para quando e agradecer todas as vossas benevolências.
One of the best sounds in the world is the gearbox going in to position.
Its like you've just won the world championship of gearbox fitting isn't it!!
yes@@PiggyPower
Mate you are my guardian youtube angel. Needed this. Helps me understand getting to the clutch better now and also understand that I'm better off getting my garage to do it with all the snags i run into when I work on my car.
Cheers that Pig 🐖
Always a pleasure 👍🐷
Watching out of interest and fan of the channel. Some good videos and well detailed video. I need to get around to doing the clutch on my 206 and sure those tips and advice will greatly help. Got the clutch, driveshaft seals, oil and clutch tool all waiting for the job. After seeing the state of that clutch, thinking mine will look just as bad, slipping at anything more than half throttle basically. But I've been gentle on it and haven't caused barely any slippages so hopefully it is all okay.
If it's slipping at all... It's dead! I do have a 206 clutch guide video by the way 😜👍🐷
ua-cam.com/video/aNgSN0OxT4M/v-deo.html
Thank you best How to online. been there on a c15 (Citroen) now I have a differential noise in my 306 station. and a clutch Cabel problem.
No worries
Such good videos, thanks so much indeed. I have recently bought a 306 2.0 hdi, possibly needs everything possible, one of them is washer fluid reservoir, its neck broken and it seems quite hard find.
Get onto Facebook a few guys in UK break 306s and keep the parts 👍👍🐷
@@PiggyPower Good idea, thanks
🐷👍
Quick question or maybe not, I have a detorieted/split outer OS cv boot, I have been looking at the videos on how to change the boot. In some videos, they use cone or some other device to slide the replacement boot over the joint, and in some videos, they pull/tap out the joint. Which one would you recommend? I was leaning towards tapping out the joint so I could clean inside but I am afraid to damage stuff (gearbox or inner joint) while pulling outer joint.
@@muhammetcelalgokalp7739 100% get the joint off if you can. Big copper hammer is a handy tool. Hold the shaft firmly. Won't be an issue if it's driver side. Be more cautious with passenger side.
Absolutely excellent video, thanks for sharing, new sub. Cheers.
You're very welcome 👍🐖
Considering how tight the engine bay is that looked surprisingly straightforward when compared with a lot of modern cars, even other cars from that generation.
Mind you I suppose if you can shoe horn a 3.0 24V V6 under the bonnet of a 306, there has to be some space to spare.
Yeah, it's a dream compared to most vehicles after that era tbh. The earlier engines were even simpler (no ECU in the way or heater block) ! 👍🐷 Thanks for watching and commenting 👌
Thank for the video, its very good and detailed. Its a let me know I'll take it to the garage or get a mobile mechanic out, its to much for me to DIY thanks Dave
There's no shame in that! It's not a job for the feint hearted for sure. Hope it goes well 🐷👍
Thank you nice video, good learning lesson👌
Glad you liked it 👍🐖
Great Video. Have an issue with my 306 Hdi - intermittent speedo which cuts engine power slightly. Wondering if you have any advice on how to resolve
No Speedo won't cut engine power...
So you've got two symptoms but one fault, IE an earth or wiring fault somewhere causing those two symptoms to happen simultaneously
@@PiggyPower Thanks - will check out earths. I've heard that no speed to ECU adjusts fuel table and anecdotally engine is less responsive when speedo drops out.
Thank again - great channel!!
@@marknolen7878 from memory, the edc15 setup on the 306 has no speed input to the ECU. Sensor goes directly to the dash. I'll stand corrected but I'm pretty sure of that. You could try a replacement speedo drive and sensor drive but it's quite a faff to do (removal of driveshaft required)
I've asked Piggy Claus for a cylinder head removal tutorial on a 306 1.9XUD this Christmas. Fingers crossed.
Carefully remove intercooler.
4" grinder through the cambelt and exhaust
Slice the tops of the head bolts off...
Lift head up, careful now 👍🐷😂
@@PiggyPower Outstanding 😂
Grande Piggy, inicialmente um Feliz Natal e Ano Novo.
No nosso 306 1.8 16 99 Seletion Hatch, antes de mexer eu passo produtos e lava jato, esfrega , escova as peças, escova 🪥 com escovinha de aço as roscas aparentes. Depois aplicamos desingripante, WD 40 ou outro nos encaixes que serao removidos.
Em geral facilita muito.
Assegure-se que o carro esta bem calçado. Uso de alavaca longa pode derrubar, marteladinhas nao.
Otimo vídeo. Aprendemos muito.
Forte abraço daqui de Osório, Rio Grande do Sul RS Brasil.
Yeah if it's filthy it's horrible to work on. Unless it's live near the sea, most of the bolts for a gearbox job won't really be any easier with a bath of wd40 but it won't hurt. 👍🐷
Hi - any advice on best way to fit a replacement clutch cable on a 2-litre (1997CC) HDI, please?
With time, patience and a lot of flexibility in your back and arms!
Just follow the cable bend by bend and clip by clip 👍
@@PiggyPower Thanks - the general advice is that fitting the cable is a pig of a job, due to access difficulties BUT can be made a lot easier if you can unbolt/move aircon pipes (unbolt somewhere under wheel arch) OR just cut pipes away, if aircon is anyway known to be dead, as is often the case on these now-old cars. We'll see now........
@@JacksRamblings not via wheel arch, look down under the brake master... That's where the clutch cable goes!
Lifting engine on a jack and removing top engine mount and having the engine as forward as possible helps
@@PiggyPower Hi again - the garage have now managed to fit the cable and car is back with my son BUT he reports that it's now 'very difficult' to go down the gears and he also struggled to get into first gear at a junction. Kinda sounds (to me) like the clutch isn't totally dis-engaging, when he puts pedal down - any thoughts, please? (is there any adjustment possible with now-fitted cable?)
@@JacksRamblings where is the bite point?
Ive got a peugeot 306 1.6 Hatch 96 Do you have to drop the subframe to get the gearbox out. ? Great clear and concise explanation by the way, easy to understand.
You don't have to drop the subframe in any of the 306s for gearbox. The 1.6 box is an absolute doddle 👍👍😎🐷
Ok thanks for that, its just that i havent done one before
@@jamesmcbride6304 it's ok, won't be the first time I've heard people trying to drop the subframe to get the box out.
By time you've dropped the subframe you could have the box out 😎👍🐷
piggy do you take both shafts out or can you leave the offside shaft with the bearing carier in situ
Great video, did a level 3 diploma in engineering back in the day and learnt more from this video than those 2 years at college!
Quick question, couldn't find the torque settings in the description, what are they?
Kind words, thankyou.
Experience is priceless. I've seen a diploma/course for technicians produce people who really can't repair or diagnose cars. Basic training is just step1. Well done for cracking on and continuing to learn.
Torque settings for which bolts?
@@PiggyPower sorry, just got this 9 days later 🙄
At 52:12 you say to torque up the gearbox bolts, torque settings will be in the description
They are in the description 👍😉
@@PiggyPower found em
Cheers 😅🤣
No worries, have fun
Fantastic video! Full of useful information! I know they’re not your favourite Peugeots but I wondered if you had and experience with the clutch/flywheel on 207 1.6 hdi’s? I’m wondering how much my bank balance is going to hurt when I take it in to get checked if it’s typically a DMF
Cost of parts really, dmf alone can easily be £400-600! You can buy smf conversion kits fyi 👍🐷
@@PiggyPower that’s what I’m looking at. I’m hopeful it’ll be worth doing! Should be considering the mileage! Thanks!
SMF, gut the DPF and get a remap, then ensure 6k mile oil changes with decent oil (which helps to reduce the oil issues on the turbo greatly) and that engine will be great for you. Only other issue they suffer with is injector seals/washers but they are easy to sort if done as soon as they present.
Cracking video, I’ve got a gearbox leak I’m assuming then it’s one of them seals 😢 in that case I believe it’s a gearbox off job to change 😅
If its one of the driveshaft seals... It most definitely is NOT a gearbox off job .. but this will help you get shafts off whichever it maybe.
Help!!! Ive got a 1.8 16v that keeps throwing out 4th gear!! What boxes are a straight swap, struggling to find one, thanks Steve
Where are you? I know a few good second hand suppliers in/near Gloucestershire. I can't recal the box code for your box, do you know it?
20TB62 up in Scotland buddy
Urgh. Yeah tough one that. eBay is likely your friend. or a 306 owners Facebook page 👍👍
great vid....but why not use a specific gearbox jack or support?
Does every DIY mechanic have a special/specific gearbox jack? ... Unlikely. I can't stand guides for DIY mechanics that use a bunch of tools no DIY mechanic will have, or will cost so much to buy they may aswell pay a garage... So I try not to include specific expensive tools.
@@PiggyPower I can appreciate what you are saying about specific tools. I have one of the scissor gearbox jakes and it has proven to be invaluable over the years for cam belt changes, doing things in the rear axle as well as gearboxes. I guess as I’ve gotten older, the thought of balancing heavy items has become less appealing even though I still like to do the work
@@martinbateman2467 issue being, I'd bet you can't get the gearbox and the scissor jack out from under a 306 without the 306 being lifted so high you can't then work on it.... They have their place for sure. Especially to avoid potential injury.
@@PiggyPower they get quite low, but point taken. I did treat myself to a car lift in my garage, so it isn’t something I think about too much now
@@martinbateman2467 very nice ☺️
just done a clutch on one of these and now it cranks but won’t start, any ideas?
Check crank sensor on top of the box.
would it be easier for a garage to change the whole engine rather than just the clutch? and more profitable🤔
Easier? In what way? Why would you change the whole engine when a clutch has failed? 🤔 More profitable, for the garage, yes of course, they'd be making lots of money and getting a perfectly good engine out of it too!
1.8 st ?
Hi there... Did you read the description? I also don't know of any 306 which was a 1.8ST. ?
@PiggyPower peugeot 306 1995 1.8 st, you google , hes clutch is shit
Must be a none UK version? Could you describe the issue better than a swear word?
@@PiggyPower car is finland and sedan and motor is xuj7 and i dont know more
@@Rassaaja100 ok. So why are you saying the clutch is so bad if you know little about it? Not sure I understand what you need help with. Please describe more
Спасибо за видео!
No worries 👍🐷☺️