Sethyd Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Hi, really new to this forum and 350z's. Just wondered if anyone knows exactly what the noise is on my 350z. When I'm in neutral without foot on clutch I have a bearing type noise, it's not really loud but disappointing. I have only just got it and today drove it hard, ever since this noise has been there. Noise disappears when I push clutch in. Gears work well no slipping etc. I still have warranty as just got it, so wondered if firstly the garage would do anything about it secondly how long will it last / is it a big problem. Is there a quick fix or is this the release bearing ? Car is a 56 plate with only 39,000 MLs, will it get worse and is there anything I can do now or do I wait until clutch packs up? Very frustrating as car drives so well etc. Any help / advise would be much appreciated Quote
johnny cobra Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Take it back. Release bearing . Gearbox out . JC. Quote
Sethyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Damn, new clutch or just bearing ? Quote
MCook Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 I thought the 'tapping' noise that disappears when the clutch is pressed is a common 'trait' of the zed..? Mine has always done it, the zed is known to have a noisy gearbox....? 4 Quote
Sethyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Is it poss to just replace bearing ? Is it expensive ?? Cheers Quote
Will370z Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 If you can, find another zed (good chance for a little impromptu meet) and listen to see if it sounds the same or get one of the members from here to listen. I think you will find it will sound the same. I thought as you did that something was wrong as the noise was unnerving. When I depressed the clutch the noise went, when up there seems to be lots of chatter. but then I found it was one of the characteristics of the car and that they all did it. Just make sure it is that and not something more serious. Quote
Ebized Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Common 'issue' that normally does not need work done, unless it really bothers you and as some have found replacements can make the same noise! http://www.350z-uk.c...ng#entry1298330 Quote
Sethyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks! The noise sounds like metal rubbing or something spinning and when I turn the engine off the noise comes to a stop too. The car sounds great, drives well no gear slip etc just this rumble type noise when clutch is out? Just wondering if it's a slippery down slope to clutch going completely, or will it go on like this for ages. Garage might say car is fine but worried I should be trying to get this sorted on warranty ?? Quote
Will370z Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Honestly from what you describe it sounds normal to me, but as I mentioned for peace of mind compare it with another zed Quote
Stutopia Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Feels like normal Zed noise, mine did it before the clutch was replaced and still did it after. Get a vid up. Quote
Sethyd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Cheers all yeah very unnerving, bloody amazing bits of kit though. Quote
350zedd Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 As others have said, noisy clutch release bearing..... its a common trait on all zeds. My 07 does it at 35k......its part of the zed experience Quote
Shenley Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 My 350 from new on an 09 plate and 12,000 does it too. Can't remember a time when it didn't. Quote
chirag1988 Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 As others have said its a normal noise for the zed. I thought the same too in mine but it just had a noisy clutch lol Quote
Zedd Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Yup, mines the same! Zeds arent renowned for quiet clutches Quote
JEMAN Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 And mine........2003. 50k on the clock.........I wouldn't worry. .....enjoy your stunning Z.....HAPPY DAYS Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Just bearing chatter by the sounds of it,mine does it. My M3 did it too.Certainly nothing to worry about at the moment loads of rear drivers do it. Should disappear if you rev it and the shaft takes up the slack. Quote
zippypooz Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 The zed is known for noises within the gearbox, i wouldnt worry too much, maybe take is to a trusted garage and ask if youre worried about it. Quote
Rock_Steady Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Mine too!! it's so common that if it weren't doing it... I may be worried Quote
gareth29 Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Mine doesnt make any noise - maybe theres something wrong with it! 4 Quote
AMT Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) If you want to set your mind at rest take a high quality video and put it up so we can hear it clearly but if its what we all think it is, its just part of the MANY noises the Z makes lol Foot on the clutch it should go away, but even when its off it shouldn't be 'that' loud. (makes me wonder without this forum or others advice how many poor people have been shafted from garages with big bills for that). As long as the clutch feels ok and no issues engaging gears etc Edited February 12, 2015 by AMT 1 Quote
zippypooz Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Mine doesnt make any noise - maybe theres something wrong with it! Hmmm you have a duffer there...scrap it!! Quote
JetSet Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Both of ours do this. The 313 is noisier than the 276 by some margin...both have around 20k on the clock. Pete Quote
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