Clutch noise when in neutral

brandad_1 · 04-27-2021, 07:46 PM

So just recently my clutch started making noise when the car is still and in neutral. Once I press the clutch pedal the noise goes away and when I’m driving and shifting gears there’s no problem or any sort of noise. Does anyone know how to fix this, I’ve been reading around and everyone says it’s a different type of bearing but I want to know for sure

Noise: https://youtube.com/shorts/lC41V6vw6hU?feature=share

Rusty · 04-27-2021, 08:41 PM

Can't hear much in that video. You still have the oem clutch in it?

redondoaveb · 04-27-2021, 08:52 PM

I could hear it in the video but not sure if it's a throwout bearing issue. Definitely clutch related.

Quicksilvers · 04-28-2021, 09:32 AM

I could barely hear it in your vid though. Without diagnosing this in person your Z has the tell tail signs of a failed throwout bearing. What clutch/flywheel do you currently have? How many miles do you have on your clutch? I seen this same issue on a 350Z recently with throwout bearing failure and the clutch disc was severely worn clutch/flywheel replacement was necessary. If you are still using Genuine Nissan CSC install the Z Speed Performance CMAK before it’s too late and you get stranded in the middle of no where just like I did. Check out Z Speed Performance clutch/flywheel set up’s if you have to replace or you can ask Joe he is always willing to help out the Z community.

JARblue · 04-28-2021, 11:45 AM

I feel like my Z has always made different noises in N with the clutch pedal in vs out. I got over 100K miles on the stock clutch and it still had a good bit of life left upon removal. With my new ZSpeed setup the noise is still the same but the difference is even more pronounced. Likely due to the lightweight flywheel and solid trans mount cause racecar

Spooler · 04-28-2021, 12:11 PM

Normal

CyberKnup · 05-04-2021, 12:58 PM

Pretty sure mine makes the same sound and it has since it was brand new. The entire idle sound changes clutch in vs clutch out. Hard to tell from the video though. Might be easier if you had the camera recording under the car

RumbleFish · 05-04-2021, 02:18 PM

Welcome new Z owner. Yeah, I agree with a few others, that's just one of the little noises that our beloved Z's make. There's a few of them

Zyonara91 · 05-04-2021, 11:58 PM

The Z makes noises. The manual trans with the flywheel and clutch are very, how do I saw, organic and raw. Unless it's grinding gears, keep enjoying it.

ZoomZ · 05-05-2021, 07:57 PM

Normal

04-27-2021, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
brandad_1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 25 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 5	Clutch noise when in neutral So just recently my clutch started making noise when the car is still and in neutral. Once I press the clutch pedal the noise goes away and when I’m driving and shifting gears there’s no problem or any sort of noise. Does anyone know how to fix this, I’ve been reading around and everyone says it’s a different type of bearing but I want to know for sure Noise: https://youtube.com/shorts/lC41V6vw6hU?feature=share

04-27-2021, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Can't hear much in that video. You still have the oem clutch in it? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-27-2021, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,361 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	I could hear it in the video but not sure if it's a throwout bearing issue. Definitely clutch related. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

04-28-2021, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	I could barely hear it in your vid though. Without diagnosing this in person your Z has the tell tail signs of a failed throwout bearing. What clutch/flywheel do you currently have? How many miles do you have on your clutch? I seen this same issue on a 350Z recently with throwout bearing failure and the clutch disc was severely worn clutch/flywheel replacement was necessary. If you are still using Genuine Nissan CSC install the Z Speed Performance CMAK before it’s too late and you get stranded in the middle of no where just like I did. Check out Z Speed Performance clutch/flywheel set up’s if you have to replace or you can ask Joe he is always willing to help out the Z community. Optimiser likes this. __________________ Mr. Clean

04-28-2021, 11:45 AM	#5 (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	I feel like my Z has always made different noises in N with the clutch pedal in vs out. I got over 100K miles on the stock clutch and it still had a good bit of life left upon removal. With my new ZSpeed setup the noise is still the same but the difference is even more pronounced. Likely due to the lightweight flywheel and solid trans mount cause racecar __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-28-2021, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Normal JARblue, Optimiser, RumbleFish and 1 others like this.

05-04-2021, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
CyberKnup Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: California Posts: 34 Drives: 19 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 6	Pretty sure mine makes the same sound and it has since it was brand new. The entire idle sound changes clutch in vs clutch out. Hard to tell from the video though. Might be easier if you had the camera recording under the car __________________ 2019 Heritage Edition 6MT Pearl White Stillen Gen-3 / Motordyne ART / F.I. TDX 2.5" w/ 18" Resonators + 10" Mufflers / EcuTek / Dyno Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

05-04-2021, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	Welcome new Z owner. Yeah, I agree with a few others, that's just one of the little noises that our beloved Z's make. There's a few of them __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

05-04-2021, 11:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	The Z makes noises. The manual trans with the flywheel and clutch are very, how do I saw, organic and raw. Unless it's grinding gears, keep enjoying it. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ 2FT3PDLZ

05-05-2021, 07:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 760 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40617	Normal

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