Golfer01 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 Hello Bought myself a face-lift Z GT (2006) 3 weeks ago & I love it Couple of days ago I noticed 1st to 2ND gear change became tight with a slight snitch into 2ND gear! The noise sounds like its from the drive shaft the faster I go the louder it gets (a bit like a rally car accelerating hard you know the whining noise from inside the car) This is the strange bit it only appears from a cold start it lasts 5min of normal driving & once the car warms up the car drives perfect & the noise disappears I've had my local garage Rd test & check oil levels in gearbox etc there all fine but he's a little stumped about the noise and its source The car is high mileage 95k it has a very comprehensive full service history & 1 owner I'm confident no abuse has been handed out to the car I will of course take it to Nissan for a diagnostic check been quoted £90 Typically the manufacturers warranty just expired 15Th Dec don't you just love it when that happens If your able to shed some light on my cars problem I will be very grateful for your help All the best Quote
ATTAK Z Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 Hello Bought myself a face-lift Z GT (2006) 3 weeks ago ........... The car is high mileage 95k That's one busy car ............... the owner must have driven it 24/7 Seeing as it's just out of warranty, why don't you try to get Nissan to make an ex gratia contribution to the cost of repair? With a bit of luck they'll supply any parts required and, if you push, they may even contribute to the labour cost. Oh and to 350Z-uk Quote
ChrisS Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 viewtopic.php?f=9&t=30852&start=0&hilit=whine Have a read someone in the know will soon answer for you. And welcome Quote
Golfer01 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks for your quick replies & comments Very happy to have joined the site its all new to me The previous owner drove up & down motorways all day I have to say though the car is in superb condition I couldn't refuse to buy it I saw loads of Zs in poorer condition with half the mileage I hope this can be a quick fix Thanks again Quote
ATTAK Z Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 This is definitely the best place for advise on all things Zed ......... the technical experts will be along shortly I'm sure Quote
Golfer01 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 YEAH!!! A credit to all Zs these cars a fabulous BUT I believe they have to be well maintaned as required mine is a truley great example I cant tell you how well the previous owner took care of it Like you say 100k in 3 yrs what a car drives amazing (when warm ) LOL Bring on the next 100k Quote
Chris`I Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 Sure someone more knowledgable will be along shortly. 95k is nothing in this car though. I have taken mine from 25k to 85k and its still as spot on and smooth as when I got her. The Zed loves to be driven, mine is much happier doing mile on mile every day than when I leave her for a week or two without driving her. 95k in 3yrs is a good 30k-ish a year which isnt a massive amount Quote
M13KYF Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 pm ZMANALEX. He may be able to help. picces of ya Zed then Quote
Golfer01 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for your help everyone much apreciated Quote
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