Is my clutch gone?

Shadax · 08-22-2011, 11:13 AM

Edit: Turns out it's fine.

pedZ · 08-22-2011, 11:27 AM

Yes, that sounds like the clutch is done.

Shadax · 08-22-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedelg24

Yes, that sounds like the clutch is done.

Is this something Nissan is going to turn me away for? I tried searching the forum but couldn't find much. My car is a 2010, I am praying they will replace it, but doubtful as this will likely fall under neglect.

Thanks for your response.

pedZ · 08-22-2011, 11:50 AM

This will not be a warranty repair. The clutch is considered normal wear and tear. You'll just have to be a little easier on the clutch for it to last longer.

mtaxelson · 08-22-2011, 12:02 PM

on a lighter note...your clutch is not "gone" lol its still there, just chooses not to work for you anymore!

Shadax · 08-22-2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtaxelson

on a lighter note...you clutch is not "gone" lol its still there, just chooses not to work for you anymore!

Right! I didn't mean in the literal sense, but you know what I mean haha.

Ah... how embarrassing this is.

Alright, guess I better get my mechanic on the phone. Spoke to a Nissan tech (a friend) who told me it's just going to fall under a wear and tear.

Any last advice on the best dollar clutch I can get installed?

Thanks again.

poorazn · 08-22-2011, 12:05 PM

How many miles/ track miles do you have on that clutch!? That is pretty crazy to burn a clutch that fast IMHO.

Cmike2780 · 08-22-2011, 12:07 PM

How the heck did you manage to burn the clutch so quickly?

ChrisSlicks · 08-22-2011, 12:11 PM

You're clutch is still engaging and not slipping so I'd say it still has some life left in it. Most likely you glazed the clutch a bit which will certainly shorten its life but you should gradually feel it start to come back to normal over the course of a couple of weeks.

I've had some success in the past with Nissan replacing a clutch under warranty if the miles are low. Wife burnt the clutch in my Maxima while I was away on a business trip because she couldn't find reverse and instead kept getting 6th. The car smelt awful for weeks.

pedZ · 08-22-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

How the heck did you manage to burn the clutch so quickly?

I'm curious about this too. Sounds like some non-stop aggressive driving.

Shadax · 08-22-2011, 12:26 PM

I honestly don't drive that aggressively at all.

My car has 5,000 miles on it (no track) ... I'd swear I was babying the hell out of this thing until last night. Then wham...

pedZ · 08-22-2011, 12:29 PM

Only 5K miles?? That doesn't sound right. Maybe you can get this replaced under warranty.

Cmike2780 · 08-22-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadax

I honestly don't drive that aggressively at all.

My car is a 2010 with 5,000 miles on it ... I'd swear I was babying the hell out of this thing until last night. Then wham...

Makes me wonder if it's really "done" then. You really have to abuse the hell out of the clutch to burn it out with 5k miles. I would drive it a bit to see if it comes back.

Shadax · 08-22-2011, 01:00 PM

Really appreciate all the replies on this!

I will follow up with what happens.

Thanks again guys.

vividracing · 08-22-2011, 01:20 PM

Yeah, I've seriously abused clutches for more than 5k miles and not had one burn up. I had to slip my clutch to the point of it SMOKING to get out of a river bed after my 4 wheel drive went out in my old Jeep, and that clutch was fine for the rest of the time I owned the Jeep.

Sounds like you need to practice your shifting : /

08-22-2011, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shadax Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Is my clutch gone? Edit: Turns out it's fine. Last edited by Shadax; 11-02-2011 at 02:23 AM.

08-22-2011, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
pedZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,366 Drives: 11 Tour/Spt/Nav/6MT Rep Power: 27	Yes, that sounds like the clutch is done. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver Touring/Sport/Nav/6MT --- Build Journal F.I. SS 18" CBE \| Takeda CAI \| Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler \| Swift Springs \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| H&R 15mm DRS Spacers F&R \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| UpRev Tune

08-22-2011, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
pedZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,366 Drives: 11 Tour/Spt/Nav/6MT Rep Power: 27	This will not be a warranty repair. The clutch is considered normal wear and tear. You'll just have to be a little easier on the clutch for it to last longer. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver Touring/Sport/Nav/6MT --- Build Journal F.I. SS 18" CBE \| Takeda CAI \| Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler \| Swift Springs \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| H&R 15mm DRS Spacers F&R \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| UpRev Tune

08-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
mtaxelson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 311 Drives: "Two Brake Pedals" Rep Power: 14	on a lighter note...your clutch is not "gone" lol its still there, just chooses not to work for you anymore! __________________ Stillen CAI-Fast Intentions LTH & CBE-R/T Tuning UPREV-Kenwood DNX6960-180 Custom Headlights-Avant Garde M310-Tien Springs-LLUMAR 20%-Escort Passport 8500XI-H&R Spacers 15/20-JL AUDIO-Rear Fog-Color Matched Handles-Shaved Rear Hamburger-PJDM Knob-322 WHP 272 FT-LBS TQ

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08-22-2011, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
poorazn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DC Posts: 176 Drives: 11 370Z BC M6 Sprt Rep Power: 14	How many miles/ track miles do you have on that clutch!? That is pretty crazy to burn a clutch that fast IMHO.

08-22-2011, 12:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You're clutch is still engaging and not slipping so I'd say it still has some life left in it. Most likely you glazed the clutch a bit which will certainly shorten its life but you should gradually feel it start to come back to normal over the course of a couple of weeks. I've had some success in the past with Nissan replacing a clutch under warranty if the miles are low. Wife burnt the clutch in my Maxima while I was away on a business trip because she couldn't find reverse and instead kept getting 6th. The car smelt awful for weeks. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-22-2011, 12:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shadax Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	I honestly don't drive that aggressively at all. My car has 5,000 miles on it (no track) ... I'd swear I was babying the hell out of this thing until last night. Then wham... Last edited by Shadax; 08-22-2011 at 12:30 PM.

08-22-2011, 12:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
pedZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,366 Drives: 11 Tour/Spt/Nav/6MT Rep Power: 27	Only 5K miles?? That doesn't sound right. Maybe you can get this replaced under warranty. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver Touring/Sport/Nav/6MT --- Build Journal F.I. SS 18" CBE \| Takeda CAI \| Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler \| Swift Springs \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| H&R 15mm DRS Spacers F&R \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| UpRev Tune

08-22-2011, 01:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shadax Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Really appreciate all the replies on this! I will follow up with what happens. Thanks again guys.

08-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Yeah, I've seriously abused clutches for more than 5k miles and not had one burn up. I had to slip my clutch to the point of it SMOKING to get out of a river bed after my 4 wheel drive went out in my old Jeep, and that clutch was fine for the rest of the time I owned the Jeep. Sounds like you need to practice your shifting : / __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

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