after hearing my 3rd gear grind that began last week...i took my car into Connell Nissan in Costa Mesa, so. cal.... they are looking at it right now and will let me know what's going on with it around lunch time..... :::: crossing fingers::::: i don't know what i'm hoping for.... haha new tranny? them to fix the syncros?? i have no clue.... i'll let ya know what happens when i find out in a few hours..

-j0sh

 

I was told when they replaced mine that they don't fix them, they just replace it with a new tranny. I also heard that the "new" replacement tranny's were actually rebuilds. I will say... the new tranny is more notchy, and both 5th and 6th gears and kinda hard to shift into, atleast at lower speeds/rpms. I liked the '03 tranny better until the syncro's went out.

 

shiz... i hate how they are going to give me a tranny not as good as the original..... but then again at this point, almost anything is better than having it grind in 3rd gear up or down shifting unless it's babied into the gear... =/ i love a 100k mile warranty though!

-j0sh

 

tripmachine, judging from your join date, I assume you have a 05? If it is, it's one of the first 05's I heard of with a tranny problem. Keep us updated and also tell me how Connell Nissan handled everything. Thanks.

 

actually.... sorry, should have mentioned i bought a '03 used about 1 month ago... i'll keep you posted.

-j0sh

 

K Nissan called me.... they said they are going to replace the tranny and flywheel...... but asked if i wanted them to put a new clutch on for 350 dollars.... i have 24k miles on the car.... he said the clutches go out at like 35-40k miels... anyone think i should tell them i don't want the new clutch? opinions please.... i'm thinking i may as well pay 350 for the new clutch? thanks guys..

 

If you bought the car used he cluth could go out tomorrow. You have no idea how the car was used before. Id definitly do it. Also a new flywheel and new clutch will wear better together i think.

 

ok cool man, thanks! ya i was serious about selling my 24k mile clutch.... lol i have no clue if people want those for 50 bux or what not..... but anyway.... probably was a pretty dumb question huh? ohwell.. live and learn. Thanks for the info though!

-j0sh

 

I just had a new tranny and clutch put in mine a few weeks ago under warranty...what a HUGE difference!! This car absolutely flies now...had to learn how to drive it all over again.

 

oh nice.... can't wait til it's done.... i don't think i'm getting a new clutch though..... hope it still flies! ;]

-j0sh