Drivetrain Issue. Needing Input!

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 08:02 PM

Hey fellas,
I've had my Z up on jackstands working on the brakes, and just this last weekend, I was underneath it, checking everything out, looking for any issues.. I came across this. I'm hoping some of you veterans can help me out.

As I was working my way from the front of the car, to the rear, just past the transmission bell housing, I noticed a tremendous amount of black particles, almost like soot, as I started to wipe away some of it, I noticed that a rubber grommet/seal was 85% completely obliterated (this was the black particles, come to find out) and was spread out everywhere in the general area. It was like the rubber had been dropped in a blender.

See pics.

My question is, what was it? Do I need to get it replaced? Should I be alarmed?

https://preview.ibb.co/kYbNxc/IMG_1019.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/e5Drqx/IMG_1020.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/m0eaHc/IMG_1021.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/nCLAiH/IMG_1025.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/jX933H/IMG_1027.jpg

Rusty · 02-25-2018, 08:33 PM

That's the bottom of the shifter. Hang on while I check mine.

OhioYJ · 02-25-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

That's the bottom of the shifter. Hang on while I check mine.

You are correct. It is the bottom of the shifter, and it has a larger rubber boot over it to prevent water and other stuff from getting to the shifter bushing. I would replace it.

OhioYJ · 02-25-2018, 08:44 PM

OEM Shifter Dust Boot <--Well I was looking for a picture for you, and this was the best I could find.

Rusty · 02-25-2018, 08:51 PM

Here's a picture of what it should look like.

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

That's the bottom of the shifter. Hang on while I check mine.

Dude.. I literally, not even seconds after I posted this thread.. I said to myself, wait a minute, its coming from the transmission... i think it could be the bottom of the shifter..

SouthArk370Z · 02-25-2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

My question is, what was it?

See Rusty's replies above.

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Do I need to get it replaced?

Yes. It will help keep dirt out.

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Should I be alarmed?

Probably not. But keep a close eye on the replacement for a while.

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioYJ

OEM Shifter Dust Boot <--Well I was looking for a picture for you, and this was the best I could find.

Thanks brother..

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

See Rusty's replies above.

Yes. It will help keep dirt out.

Probably not. But keep a close eye on the replacement for a while.

Thanks fellas! That looks like a complete pain in the azz to replace... Have you guys ever seen anything like that? One, being completely shredded like that?

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Here's a picture of what it should look like.

Thanks Russ...

Rusty · 02-25-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Thanks Russ...

You could tear easy when changing to a short shifter, or changing out the clutch. Age can get to them. Your's is gone, so I don't know.

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You could tear easy when changing to a short shifter, or changing out the clutch. Age can get to them. Your's is gone, so I don't know.

dude. no short shifter, however I did have AAM upgrade my clutch/flywheel and csc a few years ago.. and again, the car only has 11k miles.. this is crazy. If its not one thing, its something else.

So I'm gonna try to find the part, and hopefully get it replaced.

Rusty · 02-25-2018, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioYJ

OEM Shifter Dust Boot <--Well I was looking for a picture for you, and this was the best I could find.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

dude. no short shifter, however I did have AAM upgrade my clutch/flywheel and csc a few years ago.. and again, the car only has 11k miles.. this is crazy. If its not one thing, its something else.

So I'm gonna try to find the part, and hopefully get it replaced.

Order it from here. Z1.

eastwest2300 · 02-25-2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Order it from here. Z1.

Roger that, sir. Thank you.

cv129 · 02-25-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Hey fellas,
I've had my Z up on jackstands working on the brakes, and just this last weekend, I was underneath it, checking everything out, looking for any issues.. I came across this. I'm hoping some of you veterans can help me out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

That's the bottom of the shifter. Hang on while I check mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Here's a picture of what it should look like.

I love this forum

02-25-2018, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Drivetrain Issue. Needing Input! Hey fellas, I've had my Z up on jackstands working on the brakes, and just this last weekend, I was underneath it, checking everything out, looking for any issues.. I came across this. I'm hoping some of you veterans can help me out. As I was working my way from the front of the car, to the rear, just past the transmission bell housing, I noticed a tremendous amount of black particles, almost like soot, as I started to wipe away some of it, I noticed that a rubber grommet/seal was 85% completely obliterated (this was the black particles, come to find out) and was spread out everywhere in the general area. It was like the rubber had been dropped in a blender. See pics. My question is, what was it? Do I need to get it replaced? Should I be alarmed? https://preview.ibb.co/kYbNxc/IMG_1019.jpg https://preview.ibb.co/e5Drqx/IMG_1020.jpg https://preview.ibb.co/m0eaHc/IMG_1021.jpg https://preview.ibb.co/nCLAiH/IMG_1025.jpg https://preview.ibb.co/jX933H/IMG_1027.jpg __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium Last edited by eastwest2300; 02-25-2018 at 08:09 PM.

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OhioYJ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 261 Drives: 2016 370Z Rep Power: 953	OEM Shifter Dust Boot <--Well I was looking for a picture for you, and this was the best I could find. eastwest2300, cv129 and Rusty like this.

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