TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Hello there, I have just purchased my first Z, I have had a noise from under the car, when its stood idle and not moving there is clunk 2or3 times then it rests for a few seconds then it happens again, it seems to be in time with a pop from the exhaust. any ideas anybody Also When the clutch isnt engaged thers no noise from it but when its dipped theres a very slight rubbing from the clutch, is this normal in the Z Quote
lomoto Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 air con compressor cutting in , clutch release bearing is noisy as well quite normal Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 so its nothing to worry about as Im a bit of a paniker, it feal quite a hefty movemt throught the pedals, if you know what I mean, when the noise happens I can feel it Quote
lomoto Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 so its nothing to worry about as Im a bit of a paniker, it feal quite a hefty movemt throught the pedals, if you know what I mean, when the noise happens I can feel it try switching the air con off, if it doesnt make the noise then you have it sorted Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 also when i cahnge gear, if your stood outside that also is quite lound, unlike my girly TT, is this also the norm? Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 ohhh I get ya, no its not that noise no, its a heavy noise if you understand Quote
lomoto Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 also when i cahnge gear, if your stood outside that also is quite lound, unlike my girly TT, is this also the norm? sorry I cant help on that , mine is soo bloody noisy with the Nismo exhaust , hi-flo cats , induction kit etc. etc. That I have fitted Quote
lomoto Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 ohhh I get ya, no its not that noise no, its a heavy noise if you understand does it go away when you depress the clutch pedal , if it does it will be the normal Zed clutch release brg noise Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 just looked at your pics, nice 1 , could it be the drive shft or something like that? I know nothing about cars haha Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 it doesnt do it all the time, and its not in a timed order if you like, it doesnt feel or sound like anything to do with the clutch Quote
lomoto Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 it doesnt do it all the time, and its not in a timed order if you like, it doesnt feel or sound like anything to do with the clutch No idea then , just give it a damn good thrash and see if it stops Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 one last question, are the Z know for having a high'ish clutch?? oh and thanks for the help ;-) Quote
lomoto Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 one last question, are the Z know for having a high'ish clutch?? oh and thanks for the help ;-) Dont know about a high clutch , they are known to be a bit heavier than most cars, if you have just bought it , it may be best to let the dealer have a look, or someone who has a Zed ?? Quote
Chesterfield Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Best bet like Tim says is to let another owner have a look if you can and see if they think its anything different to their own. You can sometimes feel the clutch release through the pedal area, so could be that. Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 he clutch rub thing is ok, as I have read on here its quite the norm, my main concern is the 2or3 clunks from under the car that seem to go in time with the engine and exhaust, the tick over dies slightly, I get the 2or3 clunks then a slight pop from the pipes Quote
Chesterfield Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Try checking the brackets securing the right hand pipe, theyve been known to knock too. Quote
TT Convert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 thats great news, my old man said it sounded like it was something like you say Quote
Chesterfield Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Im thining of a dual - oops. But still worth checking the brackets. Quote
TT Convert Posted June 7, 2008 Author Posted June 7, 2008 what do you mean your thining of a dual?? Quote
gtphwoar Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 I have had my 350z for 2 weeks now... only 18k on the clock, they seem to be pretty clunky cars and you can sometimes hear the gear engagement and clutch bearing as you mentioned... I have found some relief in reading your comments as it sounds like you are describing my car! lol Quote
Chesterfield Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 what do you mean your thining of a dual?? dual exhaust. two pipes from the front to back instead of one. Quote
TT Convert Posted June 8, 2008 Author Posted June 8, 2008 ohhh right, mine does have a duel then, and did you mean thinkinh not thining?? LoL. Got it booked in at a garage on tuesday who specialises in performance cars. He seems to know what he's talking about. Gunna get the P3 done for peice of mind and hes going to have a good look at it, I'll let yall know! Quote
TT Convert Posted June 8, 2008 Author Posted June 8, 2008 @*!# I carnt spell either, I mean thinking.................... Quote
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