Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi guys i have recently had a P3 service and since i have had it done i have the stiffest gearbox when cold but only going into 1st, 2nd and 3rd. but once warmed up its fine. but before i had it serviced my gearbox was smooth even when cold but now it takes me all my strength to put it into gear. any ideas?? Also had the car into the garage for a knocking noise coming from the front of the car the mechanic checked everything, as its only when i go over bumpy roads etc. and he came to the conclusion that it was my brake pads rattling around the calipers??. one more thing (sorry) just changed my 2 rear tyres and they had ridiculous wear on the inside of the tyre. but the outside edge wasnt so bad, I fitted spacers so im thinking perhaps a problem with camber? any help will be much appreciated Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Also had the car into the garage for a knocking noise coming from the front of the car the mechanic checked everything, as its only when i go over bumpy roads etc. and he came to the conclusion that it was my brake pads rattling around the calipers??. No no no ..... probably banana bar but change drop links first as that's cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Don't know about the other issues but I know I have a similar knocking issue. Seems to be common and relates to the anti roll bar drop links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi guys i have recently had a P3 service and since i have had it done i have the stiffest gearbox when cold but only going into 1st, 2nd and 3rd. but once warmed up its fine. but before i had it serviced my gearbox was smooth even when cold but now it takes me all my strength to put it into gear. any ideas?? Also had the car into the garage for a knocking noise coming from the front of the car the mechanic checked everything, as its only when i go over bumpy roads etc. and he came to the conclusion that it was my brake pads rattling around the calipers??. one more thing (sorry) just changed my 2 rear tyres and they had ridiculous wear on the inside of the tyre. but the outside edge wasnt so bad, I fitted spacers so im thinking perhaps a problem with camber? any help will be much appreciated Cheers guys. Sounds like that they may have put in the wrong transmission oil. Knock may be ARB drop links or Compression arm bushes. A full steering geometry check and adjust should fix your tyre wear issues. Fluids, links and bushes all in stock if you require them. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 i think your quiet close to CoG they have very good geo setups etc and i think a hawkeye calibration system http://www.centergravity.co.uk/contacts.cfm i know its the midlands but they have a very good rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Cheers guys....so it couldnt be brake pads rattling round? i thought it sounded a little strange. but he did say he checked everything and it was all solid. Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me the correct transmission oil? Really appreciate the help as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Cheers guys....so it couldnt be brake pads rattling round? i thought it sounded a little strange. but he did say he checked everything and it was all solid. Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me the correct transmission oil? Really appreciate the help as always. Really doubt it's the brakes ......... banana bar is really difficult to diagnose ......... drop links are fairly simple to diagnose ..... so if he can't find anything then I'd go for the banana bar ............ he'll advise on costs PS my Nissan garage once diagnosed pad rattle ..... they were WRONG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 yeah i shall once av found out, i thought the brake pads rattling around the calipers sounded a little dodgy am beginning to think my mechanic is a little lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm no mechanic and do not claim to be ..... however I do have experience of the problem of knocking from the suspension at the front of the Zed ..... about £2500.00 worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ahhhh dont tell me that...... .why so much? i think my guts just fell through :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ahhhh dont tell me that...... .why so much? i think my guts just fell through :-( Don't worry I would assume that is a worst case scenario....I hope lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ahhhh dont tell me that...... .why so much? i think my guts just fell through :-( it's a long story and I didn't have the benefit of advice from the good guys on here .....it won't cost you anywhere near that especially since Zman has bushes available for the banana bar now AFAIK search my posts for "banana bar" or "compression strut" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 yeah ill have a gander thats a whole lot of money, :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Is the knock more noticable on smaller bumps at slower speeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ahhhh dont tell me that...... .why so much? i think my guts just fell through :-( it's a long story and I didn't have the benefit of advice from the good guys on here .....it won't cost you anywhere near that especially since Zman has bushes available for the banana bar now AFAIK search my posts for "banana bar" or "compression strut" http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=42116&hilit=+banana+bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 yeah i would say that, like average speed 25-30 on bumpy roads its really loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 yeah i would say that, like average speed 25-30 on bumpy roads its really loud. Then it's almost certainly related to anti roll bar. If they had the car hanging on the ramp, they wouldnt be able to feel the play. Get them to check it with the weight on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 cheers buddy...is this expensive to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 cheers buddy...is this expensive to replace? drop links are about £70 a pair I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossz1 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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