Possible Clutch Issue
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Possible Clutch Issue
Hey all!
First off I'm new here to this forum and I wanted to get some insight from fellow Z owners. Due to business I'm currently out of the country, so I can't try anything physically with the Z yet but I'm trying to figure this problem out over a phone so that I won't purchase the wrong part. I have an 08 350z HR, I've had it for about 2 years now and it's one of my favorite cars, I love this thing but...a few months ago it started acting weird, running funny, I keep her well maintained and oil changed and everything, but sometimes, not all the time when I stop at a light or a stop sign whichever, I put into first and let off the clutch like normal, but once my foot is completely off the clutch, it seems to jerk around like a new guy trying to learn stick for the first time and I've been driving standard for over 10 years so I know that I'm doing my part right lol. But it will do it about 2-3 times before going down the street like a normal car, then she's fine and but it doesn't happen all the time...there also seems to be a loss of power...like it doesn't feel like it should if that makes sense. Like when I accelerate, it seems like only 70% of my power is moving my car, I don't know I'm curious and I'm hoping it's not a bigger issue than it needs to be. Hoping that all I have to do is bleed the clutch.....which I have not had a chance to do that yet. If you guys could help me out that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
~VBW
First off I'm new here to this forum and I wanted to get some insight from fellow Z owners. Due to business I'm currently out of the country, so I can't try anything physically with the Z yet but I'm trying to figure this problem out over a phone so that I won't purchase the wrong part. I have an 08 350z HR, I've had it for about 2 years now and it's one of my favorite cars, I love this thing but...a few months ago it started acting weird, running funny, I keep her well maintained and oil changed and everything, but sometimes, not all the time when I stop at a light or a stop sign whichever, I put into first and let off the clutch like normal, but once my foot is completely off the clutch, it seems to jerk around like a new guy trying to learn stick for the first time and I've been driving standard for over 10 years so I know that I'm doing my part right lol. But it will do it about 2-3 times before going down the street like a normal car, then she's fine and but it doesn't happen all the time...there also seems to be a loss of power...like it doesn't feel like it should if that makes sense. Like when I accelerate, it seems like only 70% of my power is moving my car, I don't know I'm curious and I'm hoping it's not a bigger issue than it needs to be. Hoping that all I have to do is bleed the clutch.....which I have not had a chance to do that yet. If you guys could help me out that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
~VBW
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Welcome- it sounds like nothing to really worry about. Normal clutch engagement in the HR depends on modulating the clutch release with the throttle to prevent jerky power delivery from a stop. If you're really worried about it, just bleed the clutch when you get back in country.
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You said it happens after your foot is completely off the clutch. So is it more of a stumbling/bucking motion? Sounds like you may have the infamous issue that plagued a lot of HR motors (mine included). Does it only seem to be after a cold start, and only last for 5 - 10 minutes or so? Or does it happen even after the motor has warmed up? Is it only in 1st gear?
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