Possible Nissan OEM clutch system issue - Everyone Read

RCZ · 09-02-2011, 11:12 AM

I'm sorry if this has been gone over in the past, but I have a suspicion there is something wrong with our cars. I'd say most of us havent noticed this, but I'm very sure a lot of you have similar issues.

I recently drove a completely stock drivetrain Nismo with less than 20K miles on it to compare how the shifter feels with mine. If anyone recalls a while back I was having some clutch disengagement problems that sometimes didnt even allow me to go into first gear. It was really annoying so I changed my clutch to a less aggressive, completely different setup. Well, I still feel it, although its nowhere near as noticeable and the car drives perfectly smoothly, the car still moves forward a little every now and then when going into first. Anyway, back to my friend's Nismo... I drove it around a few blocks coming to a complete stop some 10 times at least and 10 out of 10 times, his car lurched forward as I engaged first with the clutch pushed to the floor.

I got a message 10 minutes ago from someone asking me about my clutch issues, because they are experiencing the same thing. They have difficulty going into first gear and when it does, the car lurches forward a bit.

Other symptoms include notchy shifting and even some extra whining noise coming from the shifter area only while pressing the accelerator. It is clear that the clutch isn't completely disengaging for some reason and this could cause problems further down the line.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem?? Try it next time you're in your car at a stop. Get your feet off the clutch pedal completely, then press it and go into first. Pay attention to whether the car moves forward as you are doing it.
I've heard of other modded Z's having the same problem locally, to the point where people couldn't even go into first gear.

Please chime in! I don't think its the clutch itself, I think it is something in the system!

Zat_Zuma · 09-02-2011, 11:20 AM

I use to have this problem until I burnt in the clutch and readjusted the master clutch stroke rod. Smooth as butter and no first gear creep anymore.

Red__Zed · 09-02-2011, 11:22 AM

I've noticed it on several z's. Never on mine though.

6MT · 09-02-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Is anyone else experiencing this problem?? Try it next time you're in your car at a stop. Get your feet off the clutch pedal completely, then press it and go into first. Pay attention to whether the car moves forward as you are doing it.
I've heard of other modded Z's having the same problem locally, to the point where people couldn't even go into first gear.

Please chime in! I don't think its the clutch itself, I think it is something in the system!

Nope, never happened with mine. Car is over two years old; clutch works perfectly.

fuct · 09-02-2011, 11:40 AM

mine might not want to go in on the first try, but never does it lurch. sounds like some adjustments need to be made to yalls clutch.

RCZ · 09-02-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

I use to have this problem until I burnt in the clutch and readjusted the master clutch stroke rod. Smooth as butter and no first gear creep anymore.

Wanna tell us what you mean exactly by readjusting it?

SPOHN · 09-02-2011, 11:49 AM

Nothing yet even though I only have 5K mikes on her. Little notchy when shifting but nothing that I consider odd. About to switch to Redline.

6MT · 09-02-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

About to switch to Redline.

Best decision you can make!

RCZ · 09-02-2011, 01:15 PM

I had redline, doesnt make a single bit of difference...

Back on topic.

SPOHN · 09-02-2011, 01:29 PM

^ who pissed you off today? Nissan?

ChipsWithDips · 09-02-2011, 01:33 PM

Is this possibly due to the failing CSC? Or does that exhibit a different symptom?

Could it be air in clutch line maybe?

RCZ · 09-02-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

^ who pissed you off today? Nissan?

No one did. I'm sorry if I didnt answer politely enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipsWithDips

Is this possibly due to the failing CSC? Or does that exhibit a different symptom?

Could it be air in clutch line maybe?

Its not a failing csc, nor is it a failing master.

corbin09 · 09-02-2011, 02:14 PM

My car does this... it sucks. I took it into nissan and they told me it was "normal". go figure. I HATE the clutch/tranny in this car. Complete horse sh*t.

RCZ · 09-02-2011, 02:21 PM

I agree, its complete garbage.

MattP725 · 09-02-2011, 02:22 PM

I've noticed the first gear lockout but I am pretty sure that is normal... keeps you from misshifting until you are at a lower speed/rpm.

09-02-2011, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Possible Nissan OEM clutch system issue - Everyone Read I'm sorry if this has been gone over in the past, but I have a suspicion there is something wrong with our cars. I'd say most of us havent noticed this, but I'm very sure a lot of you have similar issues. I recently drove a completely stock drivetrain Nismo with less than 20K miles on it to compare how the shifter feels with mine. If anyone recalls a while back I was having some clutch disengagement problems that sometimes didnt even allow me to go into first gear. It was really annoying so I changed my clutch to a less aggressive, completely different setup. Well, I still feel it, although its nowhere near as noticeable and the car drives perfectly smoothly, the car still moves forward a little every now and then when going into first. Anyway, back to my friend's Nismo... I drove it around a few blocks coming to a complete stop some 10 times at least and 10 out of 10 times, his car lurched forward as I engaged first with the clutch pushed to the floor. I got a message 10 minutes ago from someone asking me about my clutch issues, because they are experiencing the same thing. They have difficulty going into first gear and when it does, the car lurches forward a bit. Other symptoms include notchy shifting and even some extra whining noise coming from the shifter area only while pressing the accelerator. It is clear that the clutch isn't completely disengaging for some reason and this could cause problems further down the line. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?? Try it next time you're in your car at a stop. Get your feet off the clutch pedal completely, then press it and go into first. Pay attention to whether the car moves forward as you are doing it. I've heard of other modded Z's having the same problem locally, to the point where people couldn't even go into first gear. Please chime in! I don't think its the clutch itself, I think it is something in the system!

09-02-2011, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	I use to have this problem until I burnt in the clutch and readjusted the master clutch stroke rod. Smooth as butter and no first gear creep anymore. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

09-02-2011, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Nothing yet even though I only have 5K mikes on her. Little notchy when shifting but nothing that I consider odd. About to switch to Redline. __________________

09-02-2011, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	^ who pissed you off today? Nissan? __________________

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09-02-2011, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I've noticed it on several z's. Never on mine though.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	mine might not want to go in on the first try, but never does it lurch. sounds like some adjustments need to be made to yalls clutch.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I had redline, doesnt make a single bit of difference... Back on topic.

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ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 15	Is this possibly due to the failing CSC? Or does that exhibit a different symptom? Could it be air in clutch line maybe?

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corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	My car does this... it sucks. I took it into nissan and they told me it was "normal". go figure. I HATE the clutch/tranny in this car. Complete horse sh*t.

09-02-2011, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I agree, its complete garbage.

09-02-2011, 02:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	I've noticed the first gear lockout but I am pretty sure that is normal... keeps you from misshifting until you are at a lower speed/rpm.