Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 08:49
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - Matthew Broomfield

Hi can anyone help, I bought the 206 needing a new clutch, then I fitting the new clutch kit all 3 pieces, I saw that the thrust bearing was shattered, so I was happy to continue with the job. Now when the engine is off I can get it in all the gears but with the engine running I can only get it in 5th. In 5th the clutch work as it should. The car was parked up for about 5 yrs before hand. Any help would be great. Thanks

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 10:37
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - Railroad.

Sounds like the gearbox is coming out again. Sure you fitted the centre plate the right way round?

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 11:30
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - Matthew Broomfield

No now you come to mention it I don't remember doing the final check before fitting as my neighbour distracted me. So let's do the job again. Many thanks for you reply.

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 11:37
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - hardway

Before pulling the box out check that you have all three external selector rods fitted securly.

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Thu 22 Jun 2017 17:54
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - Matthew Broomfield

Hi yes all 3 are connected. Thanks for your reply.

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Thu 22 Jun 2017 17:53
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - Matthew Broomfield

Sounds like the gearbox is coming out again. Sure you fitted the centre plate the right way round?

Ok help still needed, i have just checked but the clutch plate is the right way, so any ideas on where to go next. Thanks matt

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Thu 22 Jun 2017 21:23
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - hardway

What's the condition of the "guide bush"?

That's the part bolted onto the gear box that the release bearing slides on.

In fact I routinely renew this bush on all peugeot clutch changes.

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Thu 22 Jun 2017 21:36
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - hardway

Just another thought,

You can remove the pressed steel end plate off the box and this will give axcess to #5 gear and syncro/selector.

then you could operate the gear selector and check for selector movement.

Obviously the selector should move the gear in and out.

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Mon 3 Jul 2017 10:49
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - Matthew Broomfield

Thanks for your reply, I managed to spend yesterday on the car, It must have been down to the car not being used for 6 years. The gear was very dry when I had a look. So with gentle use it is now working well. Many thanks.

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Tue 4 Jul 2017 11:36
Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears - hardway

"Result"!!

They're slightly unusual syncros on these.

Conical tapers so I can see how it could lock.

So fill the box with oil and it should be fine.

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