peugeot 406 clutch problem

[whas like us]

i have recently bought a peugeot 406 and am having problems with the clutch. sometimes when i try to engage gear it wont do it. the clutch pedal sometimes is staying down and i have to release it with my foot .are the two connected?

[TWR]

Hi, Ist check your fluid, it may be that the thrust bearing need replacing within the gearbox, Its not a Big job but should you think of replacement change the Pressure Plate, ClutchPlate & thurst bearing, there may be some advantage in replacing the cable.

[david1702198]

check the fluid and then replace the cable?? it cant be both hydraulic and cable. if its the 2.0ltr hdi engine its a ****** nightmare of a job, front subframe off, the lot and theres a specific way that you need to locate the thrust bearing through an inspection hole after the gearbox has been re-fitted. used to do loads of them on peugeot experts and taxis. would agree that ifs its hydraulic then check the fluid level, master cylinder and slave cylinder