RobbieB Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Right I'm going to apologies now guys, as I have a feeling my problem might be the "infamous Z-click". I just went for a drive in the Z, and although my clutch always feels a bit jerky I could hear some sort of rattle sound. Quite feint, but noticeable if you are listening intently. I am extremely careful with my cars and assume every little sound or feeling is going to require an engine rebuild, but none the less I feel I need to ask. When I pulled into my drive way I put the Z in neutral and this rattle was very apparent. I compressed the clutch and it went away, I put it in first and it went away. I'm pretty sure it's only like this after a drive and not straight away or I would notice then too. Is this that well known rattle, or something more sinister Quote
sunset350z Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Thats your clutch bearing, its a common noise with zeds. My 04 gt has done it since the day i bought it and i've never had a problem with it. Don't worry unles your clutch starts slipping Quote
RobbieB Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Yeah mine is 04 as well. You have put my mind at rest. Quote
tmJak Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I got to 50k with a noisy clutch bearing before needing a new clutch. You'd know if your clutch was going, it's not subtle. Don't worry bout the paranoia, I have it too! Quote
lnorange Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Mine too, 05 with 9500 miles on the clock.. Quote
matth76 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 My 55 reg one has the odd strange noise when changing gear - noticable when you have the window open going slowly. Just a "characteristic" I guess. 1st and 2nd gear changes are always a bit "jolty/jerky" and not as smooth as some cars. Quote
Greekman Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Mine exactly the same noise...embarrassing sometimes....08 roadster with 13000 miles... Quote
Mr.T Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Yep typical Nissan trait I'm afraid, mines done it since new and so have all the other, sometimes it sounds like a diesel stood still, but you learn to live with it.. If you dip the clutch the while stationary the noise should almost disappear, that should prove that it's a noisey clutch release bearing and nothing else.. Quote
Chris`I Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 1st and 2nd gear changes are always a bit "jolty/jerky" and not as smooth as some cars. I call it meaty gearbox, its a man thing Shouldnt be jolty or jerky in terms of acceleration though, just takes a bit of effort to get it in gear some times. Quote
davimorg Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 '54 plate with 28k miles... same problem... after research on this forum it proved to be a common problem... panic over Quote
Hamster Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 54 plate with 17k after reading on here im no longer worried.. lol! Quote
bobby Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 its like seeing beer belly at a footie match! Live with it! Quote
simonwtf Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 04 27k noticable mostly when starting it up and releasing the clutch pedal, then with a SAAB SCANIA gearbox what do you expect!!! you now what i mean! Quote
biggles Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I have this too, from new. I'm still getting used to the Z and every noise is a cause for concern. Hardly noticable above anything more than the lowest idle speed (all fans/ac off etc). Quote
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