SunGodRA Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 See pic... I posted this ages ago - viewtopic.php?f=10&t=17054 and at the time I had just lost my job, so did nothing about it, until this week (got a new job now!). After speaking to many people about having no pressure on my clutch pedal (the pedal just fell to the floor) everyone agreed it was just a simple clutch bleed required. I attempted this on my own, but bottled it - im slightly claustrophobic and panicked under the car with only a couple of axel stands preventing me getting crushed! So I got the car towed away and was quoted £125 for a clutch bleed, which included slide/tilt recovery truck - so I was delighted! Then came the bad news - my mechanic said that it wasnt a bleed, and infact the clutch fork had snapped and the gear box needed removal to fix (panic!! - this is gonna cost loads more than £125!!!! - and I am skint, havent even started new job yet!) He quoted a minimum of £250 labour + parts. That day I called Nissan and asked them how much a clutch fork would be - I was told about £50 - he asked for my VIN - and was then told because it was an early import, there has never been a clutch fork sold in this country as it was different to UK versions - he checked computer - infact there has never been one sold in Europe, and I would have to get one from Japan!!! - suffice to say, more panic ensued! A day later my mechanic called - they had removed gear box to find it wasnt the clutch fork, it was simply a bolt that had sheered from the ball joint connecting to the fork - they had fixed it and the car was ready to collect! Total cost including slide/tilt recovery was £250 - whilst it was double the price I had expected, and considering the fault was a half inch sheered bolt, I am very pleased with the service I received and price paid. I would like to endorse the people that did this work, but before I do - do you guys think that was a good price for the work done (bare in mind gearbox removal takes ages on a ZED)? Dave ps - Im back and its mod time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well worth it . Did they inspect the clutch while the box was off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well worth it . Did they inspect the clutch while the box was off? The clutch was new from Big Phil and had only done less that 500 miles when the problem occured - my mechanic said it was fine and not related etc ps - I am desperate to endorse these guys on here, because they are the only Jap performance car tuners that I know in Kent - but I wont mention their name until you agree I got a good price for the work done etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Good price but I hope that they replaced the broken fulcrum pin with an after market heavy duty one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Good price but I hope that they replaced the broken fulcrum pin with an after market heavy duty one. Yes - they did SO here is my endorsement: Kai Performance http://www.kaiperformance.co.uk/ (ignore website - its all being re-written at the moment) Unit 5 Mill Hall Business Estate Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7JZ 01622 718088 Ask for Warren - I will negotiate a club discount when I speak to him tomorrow Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Good result there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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