Clutch fixin time...

CivilPenny · 05-20-2020, 10:55 AM

Well, yesterday I was in 3rd gear turning a corner and I went to accelerate and it simply revved, so I slapped it into 4th and it did the same thing. I then somehow got it to engage and it has been driving fine since. However, I got that stinky burning smell which I would assume is part of the clutch. I knew the previous owner had torn it up..just knew it.

This is my daily, currently at 60k. I am going to replace the flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, and add the CSC delete kit all while I have it torn apart. Can anyone help me find good products? I have no clue what to be looking for as this is my first time working on a manual. It isn't a race horse and I don't plan for it to be, so something that works for daily driving and not a super beefy sport clutch would do me just fine. All opinions and advice welcome. Thanks!

JARblue · 05-20-2020, 11:15 AM

Your absolute best resource is Joe at ZSpeed. He can help you with all of your questions and will recommend the best setup for your needs at a great price. You can call or email him or even PM him on this forum - he's got the best customer service in the business. Check out his website: www.zspeed.com

ZontheRocks · 05-20-2020, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Your absolute best resource is Joe at ZSpeed. He can help you with all of your questions and will recommend the best setup for your needs at a great price. You can call or email him or even PM him on this forum - he's got the best customer service in the business. Check out his website: www.zspeed.com

Seconded.

sportsman2003 · 05-20-2020, 01:17 PM

https://zspeed.com/product/zspeed-st...clutch-system/

I am going with this kit right now.

JARblue · 05-20-2020, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsman2003

https://zspeed.com/product/zspeed-st...clutch-system/

I am going with this kit right now.

My guess is this kit is exactly what Joe recommends to the OP

plsurveying · 07-02-2020, 04:05 PM

I just replaced my clutch. My slave cylinder was the problem. I was really bummed because it had 141,000 miles on it and I wanted to get to 200,000. (I have gotten 200,000 before.) There was almost 1/8" of clutch disk left on each side but there was a 1/2" separation in the boot of the slave cylinder. I put in a JWT clutch and pressure plate. I also put in the heavy duty slave cylinder instead of the replacement kit because I wasn't sure the mechanic could make the right adjustments. I also installed a light weight fly wheel. All in all I am fairly happy with the install. Something I noticed is there is a drone if I under-rev the engine. It also makes noises when idling.

05-20-2020, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
CivilPenny Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 6	Clutch fixin time... Well, yesterday I was in 3rd gear turning a corner and I went to accelerate and it simply revved, so I slapped it into 4th and it did the same thing. I then somehow got it to engage and it has been driving fine since. However, I got that stinky burning smell which I would assume is part of the clutch. I knew the previous owner had torn it up..just knew it. This is my daily, currently at 60k. I am going to replace the flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, and add the CSC delete kit all while I have it torn apart. Can anyone help me find good products? I have no clue what to be looking for as this is my first time working on a manual. It isn't a race horse and I don't plan for it to be, so something that works for daily driving and not a super beefy sport clutch would do me just fine. All opinions and advice welcome. Thanks!

05-20-2020, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Your absolute best resource is Joe at ZSpeed. He can help you with all of your questions and will recommend the best setup for your needs at a great price. You can call or email him or even PM him on this forum - he's got the best customer service in the business. Check out his website: www.zspeed.com Rusty, madwi and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-20-2020, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
sportsman2003 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: In the moment Posts: 191 Drives: Sideways most times Rep Power: 11605	https://zspeed.com/product/zspeed-st...clutch-system/ I am going with this kit right now. JARblue likes this.

07-02-2020, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
plsurveying Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 6 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I just replaced my clutch. My slave cylinder was the problem. I was really bummed because it had 141,000 miles on it and I wanted to get to 200,000. (I have gotten 200,000 before.) There was almost 1/8" of clutch disk left on each side but there was a 1/2" separation in the boot of the slave cylinder. I put in a JWT clutch and pressure plate. I also put in the heavy duty slave cylinder instead of the replacement kit because I wasn't sure the mechanic could make the right adjustments. I also installed a light weight fly wheel. All in all I am fairly happy with the install. Something I noticed is there is a drone if I under-rev the engine. It also makes noises when idling. Rusty, Gooch and ZontheRocks like this.

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