phoenix Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 My 08 plate with 11,400 miles has a loud growling noise just as the clutch bites in 1st and 2nd, does this sound like the clutch is going and will it be covered in my warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Think their as been one or two issues of the gearbox causing this. I would get the car back to a dealer if i was you, its still under warranty and let them investigate further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Back to the dealer matey, Nissan are aware of these issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 My 08 plate with 11,400 miles has a loud growling noise just as the clutch bites in 1st and 2nd, does this sound like the clutch is going and will it be covered in my warranty? Left my 350z with Nissan yesterday and they said if the fault is wear and tear on the clutch then the £322 to remove and refit the gearbox would be billed to me and also what ever clutch work that needs doing. I am not happy about this as i've now only done 12,000 miles and still with a warranty, do they think i take it out on track days or what? I then tell Nissan this clutch issue is well known for the 350z and he says in 6 years only 2 350z's have come back with clutch issues. Well that's probably because 350z owners go where it's cheaper after their warranty has ran out. Time will tell! I've bought brand new cars before from Vauxhall and Bmw and they have never questioned any issues with a warranty. On a better note at the dealer i saw my first 370z in the flesh (in white), it looks really nice, so much better than pictures you see in magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 It seems my rant was for nothing as the growling noise wasn't caused by the clutch or gearbox. Nissan didn't check either as they could see it was a fault with the auxiliary belt. They fitted a new belt with all the kit that comes with it, should of cost £600 app but the warranty covered it. Growling noise has gone now Just wondered if this is common with the 350z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Not heard of aux belts going prematurely before, certainly not costing £600 to replace! Think it cost me £100 all in to get mine replaced and I considered that expensive when the belts are only about £30. Maybe they replaced some of the bearings or pulleys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 At £600.00 they must have replaced the belts and tensioner pulleys and possibly a noisy pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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