New clutch needed?

[saiper]

I recently put my car through a P3 at the local Nissan garage, for peace of mind more than anything else. Anyway, I got the report back from the mechanic and the only issue he noted was that the clutch could do with replacing. I talked to him to ask what he was basing this on and he told me (in brief) "The clutch feels stiff". Now I have owned cars before with hard clutches, but never experienced any problems arising from it, this includes the Z. I haven't noticed any dips in power when going through the gears, nor anything else untoward. Should I consider changing the clutch just based on what he said? Are 350z clutches general quite stiff? Is there anything I can do (or watch out for) to determine if it needs a change?

 

 

Cheers:)

J.

[SteveW]

If it's slipping its shagged.

 

If its not and its not making any noises it's good.

 

My clutch is stiff and always has been

 

Typical main dealer BS!

[AMT]

Replace the clutch when YOU think it needs replaced. If your unsure see a specialist or someone trustworthy....(aka not a Nissan dealer) My bites been really high since I got it, but it'll stay that way until it shows further signs of any problem lol

Edited May 10, 2013 by AMT

[ZMANALEX]

As above:

 

Clutch kits here if you need them.

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63721-exedy-clutch-kits-27500-ultra-light-flys-34500/

 

In stock and good to go same/next day.

 

Alex.

[AMT]

Random question... I've seen like £1000 odds being thrown about on the net, but to have the clutch replaced etc and labour how much is a decent price?

 

eg.

Clutch and labour ?

clutch, flywheel and labour?

all the stuff from Alex ...how much should a mechanic be charging for labour if you provide the gear?

[ZMANALEX]

VQ35DE clutch kits are £275.00 and flys are £345.00

 

Labour is usually 4 hrs so budget for circa £200.00.

 

Alex.

[Dashurik]

Random question... I've seen like £1000 odds being thrown about on the net, but to have the clutch replaced etc and labour how much is a decent price?

 

eg.

Clutch and labour ?

clutch, flywheel and labour?

all the stuff from Alex ...how much should a mechanic be charging for labour if you provide the gear?

I had a quote from very good mechanic on here...it's a 3 hour job for him,£200 incl vat..

It's for new clutch and flywheel..

Edited May 10, 2013 by Dashurik

[Arran]

He's probably never even driven a 350Z the bloke so wouldn't know what it feels like, wouldn't worry about it. The Zs are quite stiff anyway, adds to the muscle character of the car I think.

 

Stick a braided clutch line on it with fresh Nissan sports box fluid and a tube of molyslip, that does wonders for the gearchange

[Ebized]

As Arran says ^^^^ - nothing to worry about I expect.

 

He has probably got so used to the clutch softies that abound these days and particularly if your 350 is pre facelift they are well known for being stiff - all part of the car's character.

[raduv66]

Get it checked by an independent first someone you can trust . If you don't feel there's a problem then maybe there isn't one but now the main dealer has put a doubt in your mind .You will now be driving it looking for clutch problems so find someone you can trust to have a gander.

[saiper]

Cheers for the input. I'll keep my eye on it for the meantime:)

 

 

J.

[georgerobertfreeman]

Is there a definitive way to check if a clutch needs replacing? Mine will be approaching the 40k mark in the next couple of months and I know a lot go around this mileage?

[ilogikal1]

Is there a definitive way to check if a clutch needs replacing?

 

Yep, when it's broken!