ddcboyle Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Hey, okay so i have multiple problems that have just happened recently but cant put it down to anything. Problems are (and im not sure if their linked with one another) 1- I have an engine managment light showing. It has been showing for a month or two, and my diagnostics checker says its the cat pipes. I got a brand new invidia exhaust, but its still showing. 2- Theres a knocking noise when i go over any form of bump in the road. Its coming from centre console forward, it sounds like an engine part is loose, i wouldnt imagine it to be the exhaust as it was fitted pretty well. 3- This is the main issue, when i put my foot down in the car, the revs go up, back down, and then the car revs normally. the only example i can give is, its like when your wheel spins, the revs go up but car isnt going any faster. This now happens even if im doing 60mph and just put foot down a little, rev up, rev down and then it gains speed. The only things that are going through my mind which it could possibly be are, - my air filter needs cleaned (its k&n typhoon and havent cleaned for around a year) but then i dont think that would cause the problems, but i could be wrong. -Or, its something loose in the engine/exhaust area, i thought it could be my manifold, and that would explain the knocking, the engine management light and the revs going a bit haywire. Im going to be taking it to a garage this week or the following when i have spare time. So any ideas before hand would be good so i could possibly have an idea of what to expect. Thanks Dean Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Maybe your clutch slipping? That would explain the wheelspin like symptoms 1 Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 No. 1, have you reset the light? Do you have decats, high flow cats or standard cats? Invidia exhaust is cat back, it shouldn't effect it but increased flow may have contributed to a cat warning. No 2= get under there and have a look, shake, feel, poke and bang. No. 3 = worn clutch. Need a new one. Quote
370Ad Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Tootle along at 30mph in 6th then put your foot to the floor. If the revs rise rapidly then you need a new clutch! Quote
ddcboyle Posted May 26, 2013 Author Posted May 26, 2013 Ah damn. Clutch cost alot? Ill have a feel around engine, not sure what should andbshouldnt move but ill post up whatever I feel moving. Whats drop links? Ive reset management light but still shows. I done thia with old exhaust and when I got new exhaust fitted Quote
rtbiscuit Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Do you have stock cats, high flow cats or de cats? Quote
ddcboyle Posted May 26, 2013 Author Posted May 26, 2013 Do you have stock cats, high flow cats or de cats? Its invodia gemeni exhaust so im not sure. Was same warning light when I had stock exhaust Quote
rtbiscuit Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Cats don't come with exhaust.... so I'm guessing its stock cats. In that case it could well need a new O2 sensor. What was the engine code you had? Quote
370Ad Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Ah damn. Clutch cost alot? Ill have a feel around engine, not sure what should andbshouldnt move but ill post up whatever I feel moving. Whats drop links? Ive reset management light but still shows. I done thia with old exhaust and when I got new exhaust fitted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-350Z-ORGANIC-GENUINE-EXEDY-CLUTCH-KIT-/261221554613?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cd20499b5 About £200-300 for fitting! Quote
4RE Leather Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Shame they are ot for the HR and only 400 bhp or i would rip there arm off at £200 or at least put an offer in. Going rate is about 3 hrs for fitting from the people I have been talking to. Or a big bag of donuts for keyser! Quote
ZMANALEX Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Dean, Clutch and fly combos here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63721-exedy-clutch-kits-27500-ultra-light-flys-34500/ Dual mass flywheels here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63723-dual-mass-flywheels-350z-vq35de/ Just give me a shout if I can help further. Alex. Quote
Ekona Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 If you're doing the clutch, do the lightened flywheel too. It's a no brainer, it really is. Quote
ddcboyle Posted May 27, 2013 Author Posted May 27, 2013 money money money... Was planning to sell the car after next years insurance, but just spend 850 on exhaust and now <1grand for clutch. If i hadnt bought the exhaust i think i might have just sold it after hearing this Quote
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