nick205
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| posted on 5/3/08 at 09:48 AM |
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Peugeot BE1/3 gearbox - hydraulic clutch?
I must admit to a hole in my knowledge of Pug 205 related mechanics 
Does anyone know if the BE1 and/or BE3 gearboxes as fitted to Pug 205/309/405 etc. can be fitted with a hydraulic clutch set-up?
Did any of the cars (405 maybe?) have a factory hydraulic set-up?
Alternatively, are there "universal" kits which could be adapted to the gearbox/clutch?
My brother in-law had to retire his 205 from a tarmac rally last weekend with a snapped clutch cable. We're hoping to change to a hydraulic
set-up to improve the clutch feel and reliability of the car.
Cheers
Nick
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Jubal
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| posted on 5/3/08 at 10:49 AM |
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If you get no joy here then 205gtidrivers is the place to ask this question. They were the fount of all knowledge when I was keeping my Mi16 on the
road.
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awinter
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| posted on 5/3/08 at 03:53 PM |
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late 309's had the hydraulic clutch, never had a clutch cable snap in 6 years ownership of 2 309's. just bad luck. Hydraulic clutch much
more complicated, I'd stick with the cable, very easy to replace from knowing how they connect and the amount of times I replaced engines in one
of the 309's. As long as the release bearing is good as this makes a huge difference to the weight of the clutch pedal. Also replacing the
friction plate with a new one makes a difference as the splines wear which can effect the clutch feel.
Ta
Allan
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nick205
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| posted on 5/3/08 at 04:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by awinter
late 309's had the hydraulic clutch, never had a clutch cable snap in 6 years ownership of 2 309's. just bad luck. Hydraulic clutch much
more complicated, I'd stick with the cable, very easy to replace from knowing how they connect and the amount of times I replaced engines in one
of the 309's. As long as the release bearing is good as this makes a huge difference to the weight of the clutch pedal. Also replacing the
friction plate with a new one makes a difference as the splines wear which can effect the clutch feel.
Ta
Allan
Good info - cheers!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/3/08 at 05:26 PM |
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Might be possible Rover 45 parts could be used they used various Pug gearboxes on some models (not 25/200 as they have a cable clutch)
[Edited on 5/3/08 by britishtrident]
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