Trev-the-Rev Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I've noticed recently when giving the Z some serious welly, the clutch thrust bearing chirps when changing gear. Anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janoof1 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 nein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I've noticed recently when giving the Z some serious welly, the clutch thrust bearing chirps when changing gear. Anyone else had this problem? No mate but my thrust bearing has been replaced under warranty - it was very noisy before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 I've noticed recently when giving the Z some serious welly, the clutch thrust bearing chirps when changing gear. Anyone else had this problem? No mate but my thrust bearing has been replaced under warranty - it was very noisy before Thanks Andy. It's comforting to know mine is not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Not me im afriad mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I've noticed recently when giving the Z some serious welly, the clutch thrust bearing chirps when changing gear. Anyone else had this problem? No mate but my thrust bearing has been replaced under warranty - it was very noisy before Thanks Andy. It's comforting to know mine is not the only one. Worth running her in, try looking here but doesn't give you too much unfortunately: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4802 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 Thanks again Andy. Since my car is only 5 months old and has only covered about 5000 miles, I'm hoping my stealer will fix it under warranty without any resistance. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 good luck as mine insisted it was the normal operation. It sounded like a cement mixer and that is not imo normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissZ Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I get a strange vibrating noise when I change over 4500 revs. Dealer changed the thrust bearing no Q's asked and told me it was sorted. Unfortunately it didn't actually solve the problem so they've agreed to change the entire clutch assembly. Just waiting on the parts from Japan now. Hope your dealer's as helpful (but not as stupid) as mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside*motors Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Hey Trev. If its an 06 get it fixed under warranty. Is it really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Hey Trev. If its an 06 get it fixed under warranty. Is it really that bad? It's not that bad at the moment. It just lets out a short chirp when you dip the clutch. That said, however, It possibly will only get worse over time so I've booked it in for the stealer to have a listen to it on Wednesday. Will let you know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 If theres any probs with the dealer disputing it mate, my dealers is Lythgoe Nissan in Bolton on 01204 360600, they sorted it without any disputes or arguments so they can always get the warranty info over the phone I'd guess. PM me if you need my reg to tie it up with. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Much appreciated. Hopefully I won't have any probs but it's good to know I can cite your claim if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hope you get it sorted mate. Never had a noise from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 I took the car into the stealer's today and one of their technician's drove it up the road with me as a passenger Anyway, he agreed the clutch thrust bearing was noisy, has ordered a new one and it's booked in on the 3rd Jan to do the work. So fingers crossed and let's hope this is an end to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have now had the clutch thrust bearing replaced and 5 days and 130 miles later, it doing it again To say I'm not happy is an understatement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have now had the clutch thrust bearing replaced and 5 days and 130 miles later, it doing it again To say I'm not happy is an understatement sure that that is the prob....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have now had the clutch thrust bearing replaced and 5 days and 130 miles later, it doing it again To say I'm not happy is an understatement on a ford I had years ago I replaced 3 clutch release bearings and they still made the same noise after a few miles running...I think most people on here will confirm that the release bearing is noisy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have now had the clutch thrust bearing replaced and 5 days and 130 miles later, it doing it again To say I'm not happy is an understatement sure that that is the prob....? it might be the bearing housing resinating in the clutch fork as opposed to the actual ball race....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have now had the clutch thrust bearing replaced and 5 days and 130 miles later, it doing it again To say I'm not happy is an understatement sure that that is the prob....? A technician from the dealers came out with me and confirmed it was the thrust the first time, and since the noise coming from the new one is exactly the same as before, I'm guessing it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 i would say that when a fitter changes the bearing thats all he dose......... if it was me i would gently lubricate all the moving mechinism aswell in the bell housing...... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mang Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 On 350Z many clutch packs has been replaced while problem persist. Your problem could be the double mass flywheel which needs replacement. Ask dealer to check the damper function carefully. Regards, Mang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks Mang I'll do that. I'm waiting until it's due for a service which is in about 2000 miles and then having it done at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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