my 03' z with 29,000 just went in fora new tranny for the 2 time.. and i get a call from the dealer saying i need a new clutch and they r charging me $400. after 30,000 miles i don't think my clutch is bad ive never burned it or anything could the shot tranny have anything to do with it

 

for my 3rd transmission change, the dealer also said i need a clutch and flywheel. at the time, i was hard up for cash (i think they quoted 1200.00!!!) so i asked if they were broken? the dealer said they are not "broken" but it would be adviseable to change with the new tranny. I didn't have the money, but a year later the transmission, my clutch, and the flywheel seem to be fine.

 

Why would they charge for for anything dont you guys still have the warranty?

 

Clutches and other "normal wear" items do have a warrranty. Unfortunately, they tend to expire at 12,000 miles. They figure that after that, you could have caused any problems that you have.

 

that sucks so i have 30K and if my tranny goes out I have to pay for it?

 

You can tell your dealer that my dealer was going to replace the clutch under warranty when they replaced my tranny. I took the opportunity to upgrade the clutch. I would ask them specifically what's wrong with the clutch, get them to show you the part, and call Nissan Customer Service.

If it has worn prematurely, you should get one free.

 

No. The drivetrain warranty is 60k miles and I forget how many years (4?).

 

okay good

 

i thought when they change out a tranny under warrenty they also replace the clutch? They changed mine out for free when i had it replaced.

 

well i just got the nismo clutch so i'm pretty happy

 

My clutch was replaed under warranty with my new tranny at 17k miles. Believe it or not, I also had my drivers burnt orange leather seat redone because the bolster leather was wearing through after only 2 years. They replaced that under warranty also.