TheGrinch Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Had the unpleasant experience of spending an hour and a half crawling across London this evening. It was rank, like being in one massive traffic jam. I averaged less than 10mph. When I finally got near home and could get out of second gear the car was making some weird noises. Growling away, funny sounds when coasting after lifting off the throttle from 3k>. I'm reasonably sure it was not the engine, sounded more like a transmission/gearbox type thing. Does the 350z make weird noises if you sit in traffic for ages? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 there was similar post not long back with this issue. searchy is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrinch Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I have searched andI did not find a specific answer. It would be nice if people could just post an answer to posts unless its the most obvious question ever - in which case it might be in a sticky? Why not let me benefit from the your knowledge. I was fine doing this on other car forums I have been a long term member of. Posts that look dull to long term members are still worth answering rather than just talking about the search function. Ive used it and its not a panacea. If you know of a post that specifically answers a question link it. If not and its connected chatter on a similarish issue then post a specific answer. Everyones obsession with the search function is getting me down. This is not about you zugara so please dont take it as a personal pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I agree, that seems to be the easy answer, (Search button) Was the noise happening when you were releasing the clutch? could be a little slip due to excessive heat......... I do find that my clutch/flywheel is noisier when the car is running a little hotter than normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's cos yours is knackered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrinch Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I didn't release the clutch and listen so am not sure. Thanks for that wazo. Any further offers on this? Generally is increased noise a feature of sitting in traffic for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I didn't release the clutch and listen so am not sure. Thanks for that wazo. Any further offers on this? Generally is increased noise a feature of sitting in traffic for ages. Sorry that was meant for Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I think this is the post Zugara was referring to as the recent similar issue: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=54420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrinch Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks mate. I think thats a different issue. Hes talking about pedal feel - im talking about strange noises. Maybe thats the one he had in mind but to quote the catchphrase host - its close, but its not right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acam Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 For what it is worth, when I was crawling around London in mine when I first had it (lives on the open roads of Southern Portugal now), yes, the box / axle got so fussy and noisy and graunchy around town I was worried I'd bought a pup. 5K later, still works fine, so I assume it is a feature, not a bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 You maybe better off taking a video and posting it up here mate, noises are very very hard to diagnose without hearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrinch Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Comforting to know that acam, thanks. I'm hoping its a feature as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 That's cos yours is knackered True, it`s not done bad though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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