mattyp370z Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Hi,, Only had the 370z a day,, its a manual and the clutch seems quite clunky/ noisy when engaging/ disengaging, sort of like a bike for race car sounds.. NORMAL? Quote
Wayne370Z Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 When I first got mine it was brand new and I found the change from first to second seamed to clunk and judder a bit if I wasn`t trying to be extra careful with the gear change. Don`t know if it was just me that needed to get used to it or something that needed a little bedding in but now after just over 3 months it seams to have gone away and be perfectly fine. Quote
marconorth Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Totally normal. There are reams of posts on here about 350/370z clutch & gearbox noise. The clutch & box on these cars of ours are very mechanical sounding. I very much doubt if you have anything to worry about 1 Quote
Suits Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Yes, I noticed this too. Good to know others think the same. I often get a strong feeling of the transmition through the pedal too, somethig I'm not used to. Quote
Suits Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Just to re-bump this, but does anyone get a slight clutch rattle when at idle ?? Something I've noticed more so perhaps when cold. I'm due at Motorline in Sepetmeber so I'll mention it there, but does anyone have anything similar ?? Quote
Jay Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Yes I got the clutch rattle when idle and then when I pressed the clutch down it went away. Cut a long story short, I complained to Nissan and I ended up getting a full new clutch and gear box 1 Quote
Suits Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Yes I got the clutch rattle when idle and then when I pressed the clutch down it went away. Cut a long story short, I complained to Nissan and I ended up getting a full new clutch and gear box Alright, good to know. Not that it's a good thing, but I feel slightly better knowing that. Quote
PS13Silvia Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Yes I got the clutch rattle when idle and then when I pressed the clutch down it went away. Cut a long story short, I complained to Nissan and I ended up getting a full new clutch and gear box What did you say to get that? Which Nissan? Mine has this, sounds like release bearing to me but can't be sure. 1st gear slow pull away the car can easily judder, and it feels 'clonky' going into 2nd. If there's a chance to get a replacement under warranty before it runs out I should try at least? Quote
Suits Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 PS31SP31Silvia - You will get used to that new gearbox, it takes a while, I find changing up a bit higher on the range gives a less 'clunky' feel. I've been told its fine, it's just my driving style that has to change, lol. 1 Quote
Zedman Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 Definitely the release bearing I would say. My 350 had this from about 25K and was still doing it at 72K when I sold it. Too big a job to change it for a £10 bearing! Quote
ScottyZ Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 Just to re-bump this, but does anyone get a slight clutch rattle when at idle ?? Something I've noticed more so perhaps when cold. I'm due at Motorline in Sepetmeber so I'll mention it there, but does anyone have anything similar ?? This is normal - I've had it with mine since new and that was two and a half years ago. I've spoke to Colliers Nissan (which is a HPC) and they have re-assured me that this rattle with the clutch OUT at idle is normal. Cheers, Scotty 1 Quote
PS13Silvia Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 PS31SP31Silvia - You will get used to that new gearbox, it takes a while, I find changing up a bit higher on the range gives a less 'clunky' feel. I've been told its fine, it's just my driving style that has to change, lol. Yeah I've just learnt to live it, just annoying more than anything. You're right about the higher revs in 1st before shifting though, it's much smoother, this car reminds me of a straight cut box at times. Quote
choptop Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 You think after the appalling clutch/gearbox match in the 350z they would have sorted it in the 370z Quote
Suits Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 Yeah I've just learnt to live it, just annoying more than anything. That's right, I'm at the point where I don't really notice it, as I'm used to it. Jump into a Honda again however and I will MAD. Quote
marconorth Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 Just to re-bump this, but does anyone get a slight clutch rattle when at idle ?? Something I've noticed more so perhaps when cold. I'm due at Motorline in Sepetmeber so I'll mention it there, but does anyone have anything similar ?? This is normal - I've had it with mine since new and that was two and a half years ago. I've spoke to Colliers Nissan (which is a HPC) and they have re-assured me that this rattle with the clutch OUT at idle is normal. Cheers, Scotty As Scotty says. Its all normal. These boxes are very mechanical sounding i'm afraid. Quote
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