So i went to the dealership today and had my recall done. all the hoses were cracked and going to break it looked like. so i hung around the workshop area for about 4 hours talking 2 the mechanic. after i realized he was a nice guy and loved my car, i started talking about how bad my 5th gear grinds. so he went ahead and ordered me a new tranny without even test driving it cuz hes such a nice guy . only thing is, since the tranny is going to be out should i have the clutch done anyway? its gonna cost me about $300 to have the clutch done. i drive an 03 with 42k miles on and the clutch doesnt slip at all or have any problems what so ever. Thanx for your input guys

 

They might replace the clutch for you also, I know they did for my cousin.

 

I'm kinda thinking that went away but don't hold it to me. Depending on how you drive your car, at 42k the clutch should be fine. But hey, it does'nt hurt to ask them.

 

change it....there nismo flywheel is cheaper than the stock flywheel and ull feel the rev diff....

 

I believe the replacement trannies from Nissan are sent with a new clutch.

 

Just Had my tranny replaced @ 34000 miles too to grinding 3rd and 5th gear,the service advised stated clutch would be changed free of charge part of the package, ask your service writer . Good luck

 

i had mine replaced @ 20k miles. upgraded to a Nismo clutch and JWT flywheel combo. all labor was free. i'm @ 55K right now and everything is still fine.

do it...

 

Just Had my tranny replaced @ 34000 miles too to grinding 3rd and 5th gear,the service advised stated cluch would be changed free off charge part of the package, ask your service writer . Good luck

 

thx appreciate it guys, he told me it was gonna cost me $300, so if you dont mind im going 2 print this page for proof that some nissan dealerships do it for free. but i dont have bumper to bumper anymore so maybe thats why they wont?

 

Is there a recall on the clutch? I've noticed grinding 2 times when I downshifted from 6th to 5th, in 5th gear.

 

nope theres a recall on 03 350z's for their fuel lines (pretty sure thats wut it was but not 100%)

 

You should probably change your clutch out right now. It is probably cheaper and will save you time in the future. You can upgrade to a light weight flywheel as well.

Your average clutch install is generally 400 + dollars in labor.

 

Z tranny's suck...

 

i think im going to make a ramp kind of design and just change the clutch myself with the car up on a ramp that has it lifted a couple feet when the time comes.

 

damnit, I just had my tranny replaced last week and I didnt get a new clutch.
Damnit, I suck.

 

Smartest and best performance upgrade I have bought is def clutch and flywheel upgrade!!

 

Just had my tranny replaced under the 5 yr./60K drivetrain warranty. Wow... what a difference. You are really going to like the new transmission (much better than the original). I have a 2003 Performance model with 30K miles.

The dealer did suggest a new clutch, but not for free. They offered me the new clutch for $400 off their usual price, which was $1800. $1400 was the estimate for a new clutch. Of course I declined.

--Spike

 

nice im excited, i cant wait to feel how easy she slides into gear now