04 Z I Broke My Tranny!!!
12-01-2003, 09:20 AM
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04 Z I Broke My Tranny!!!
Well, I was pushing it one night on a dead street coming back home. 1st to 2nd was OK, but when I went for 3rd it went in to 5th. It felt a little weird, like there was some resistance. But it did go in. I tried to get it back in to 3rd but that's when i noticed alot of resistance in neutral just between 5-6 and 3-4. It wouldn't go into 3rd so i tried 4th. I then realize that I wasn't goin to get into any gear. Rolled into a parking lot and called my friends out. And the towing company, who told me to call back tomorrow since the dealership is closed.
While I'm sitting there, I try to jam it in all the gears. None of them work. The **** won't go downward either(like getting into reverse) and i can only wiggle it between the 1-2 and 3-4. And when I let go of the clutch while it's on, the car dies. So I'm thinking the car is still in gear.
Next morining, called up the tow truck. Had to hold the clutch down while he was pullin me up.
I really don't think this is gonna be a common problem, or at least I hope it won't. Maybe I shifted tooo fast or something. I'm not ragging on nissan cars but I beat the **** out of my VW but the crappy tranny managed to survive. I didn't beat on this car though. I was still shifting a little slower that usual. Cuz the car is only 3000 miles old. But for now I'm stuck driving my brother's G35 coupe while I wait for the dealership to call me back. I can't wait for that service bill, what a great way to spend my christmas money. I probably don't even have enough.
How much do U think it cost for a new tranny? Couple thousand?
While I'm sitting there, I try to jam it in all the gears. None of them work. The **** won't go downward either(like getting into reverse) and i can only wiggle it between the 1-2 and 3-4. And when I let go of the clutch while it's on, the car dies. So I'm thinking the car is still in gear.
Next morining, called up the tow truck. Had to hold the clutch down while he was pullin me up.
I really don't think this is gonna be a common problem, or at least I hope it won't. Maybe I shifted tooo fast or something. I'm not ragging on nissan cars but I beat the **** out of my VW but the crappy tranny managed to survive. I didn't beat on this car though. I was still shifting a little slower that usual. Cuz the car is only 3000 miles old. But for now I'm stuck driving my brother's G35 coupe while I wait for the dealership to call me back. I can't wait for that service bill, what a great way to spend my christmas money. I probably don't even have enough.
How much do U think it cost for a new tranny? Couple thousand?
12-01-2003, 10:59 AM
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I don't see why this would not be covered under warranty. How 'hard' to you need to shift in order to break the tranny???
This car is going to need warning labels all over it.
WARNING! Do not shift your transmission!
WARNING! Do not put your Window down, may result in grease Streaks!
WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR! Tires may feather!
WARNING! DO NOT TURN ON STEREO! SOUNDS LIKE A$$!
DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!
This car is going to need warning labels all over it.
WARNING! Do not shift your transmission!
WARNING! Do not put your Window down, may result in grease Streaks!
WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR! Tires may feather!
WARNING! DO NOT TURN ON STEREO! SOUNDS LIKE A$$!
DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!
12-01-2003, 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by Donald0730
Well, I was pushing it one night on a dead street coming back home. 1st to 2nd was OK, but when I went for 3rd it went in to 5th. It felt a little weird, like there was some resistance. But it did go in. I tried to get it back in to 3rd but that's when i noticed alot of resistance in neutral just between 5-6 and 3-4. It wouldn't go into 3rd so i tried 4th. I then realize that I wasn't goin to get into any gear. Rolled into a parking lot and called my friends out. And the towing company, who told me to call back tomorrow since the dealership is closed.
While I'm sitting there, I try to jam it in all the gears. None of them work. The **** won't go downward either(like getting into reverse) and i can only wiggle it between the 1-2 and 3-4. And when I let go of the clutch while it's on, the car dies. So I'm thinking the car is still in gear.
Next morining, called up the tow truck. Had to hold the clutch down while he was pullin me up.
I really don't think this is gonna be a common problem, or at least I hope it won't. Maybe I shifted tooo fast or something. I'm not ragging on nissan cars but I beat the **** out of my VW but the crappy tranny managed to survive. I didn't beat on this car though. I was still shifting a little slower that usual. Cuz the car is only 3000 miles old. But for now I'm stuck driving my brother's G35 coupe while I wait for the dealership to call me back. I can't wait for that service bill, what a great way to spend my christmas money. I probably don't even have enough.
How much do U think it cost for a new tranny? Couple thousand?
Well, I was pushing it one night on a dead street coming back home. 1st to 2nd was OK, but when I went for 3rd it went in to 5th. It felt a little weird, like there was some resistance. But it did go in. I tried to get it back in to 3rd but that's when i noticed alot of resistance in neutral just between 5-6 and 3-4. It wouldn't go into 3rd so i tried 4th. I then realize that I wasn't goin to get into any gear. Rolled into a parking lot and called my friends out. And the towing company, who told me to call back tomorrow since the dealership is closed.
While I'm sitting there, I try to jam it in all the gears. None of them work. The **** won't go downward either(like getting into reverse) and i can only wiggle it between the 1-2 and 3-4. And when I let go of the clutch while it's on, the car dies. So I'm thinking the car is still in gear.
Next morining, called up the tow truck. Had to hold the clutch down while he was pullin me up.
I really don't think this is gonna be a common problem, or at least I hope it won't. Maybe I shifted tooo fast or something. I'm not ragging on nissan cars but I beat the **** out of my VW but the crappy tranny managed to survive. I didn't beat on this car though. I was still shifting a little slower that usual. Cuz the car is only 3000 miles old. But for now I'm stuck driving my brother's G35 coupe while I wait for the dealership to call me back. I can't wait for that service bill, what a great way to spend my christmas money. I probably don't even have enough.
How much do U think it cost for a new tranny? Couple thousand?
12-01-2003, 11:55 AM
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Originally posted by ZedZed
I don't see why this would not be covered under warranty. How 'hard' to you need to shift in order to break the tranny???
This car is going to need warning labels all over it.
WARNING! Do not shift your transmission!
WARNING! Do not put your Window down, may result in grease Streaks!
WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR! Tires may feather!
WARNING! DO NOT TURN ON STEREO! SOUNDS LIKE A$$!
DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!
I don't see why this would not be covered under warranty. How 'hard' to you need to shift in order to break the tranny???
This car is going to need warning labels all over it.
WARNING! Do not shift your transmission!
WARNING! Do not put your Window down, may result in grease Streaks!
WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR! Tires may feather!
WARNING! DO NOT TURN ON STEREO! SOUNDS LIKE A$$!
DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!
A 350Z has no more problems than any other car and fewer than most. The thing is everytime somene farts on this site, everyone reads about it so it makes it appear there are more problems than there really are.
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12-01-2003, 12:59 PM
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This sounds sooo familiar!!!
One time I WAS racing with my brother (we where testing some new mod, can't remember witch) and when I'm going to hit 5th gear, the car was stuck in 4th, I mean REALLY stock. It wouldn't engage any gear and all I could do was go forward. So I stopped to see what was going on and I figured, what the hell, it was almost 2:00 AM so I drove in 4th all the way home. Next day I took it with a flat bed to the dealership and just when they where going to remove the tranny, one of the mech's gave the shifter a good yank and the shifter was again normal. The shifter got stuck between gears because it was pushed down just like if you where going to reverse, and got jammed. After that, it happened several times, so I pulled it with a little brute force. The shifter felt sluggish, and 3rd gear began to make the metallic sound. When the tranny was replaced the shifter got incredibly precise, just like when it was new. All my tranny troubles where related to the faulty stock tranny that so many people has had to replace.
One time I WAS racing with my brother (we where testing some new mod, can't remember witch) and when I'm going to hit 5th gear, the car was stuck in 4th, I mean REALLY stock. It wouldn't engage any gear and all I could do was go forward. So I stopped to see what was going on and I figured, what the hell, it was almost 2:00 AM so I drove in 4th all the way home. Next day I took it with a flat bed to the dealership and just when they where going to remove the tranny, one of the mech's gave the shifter a good yank and the shifter was again normal. The shifter got stuck between gears because it was pushed down just like if you where going to reverse, and got jammed. After that, it happened several times, so I pulled it with a little brute force. The shifter felt sluggish, and 3rd gear began to make the metallic sound. When the tranny was replaced the shifter got incredibly precise, just like when it was new. All my tranny troubles where related to the faulty stock tranny that so many people has had to replace.
12-01-2003, 01:33 PM
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No offence Donald0730, but you probably just were shifting too quickly. Some people just do not understand how a MTX works. If you shift too quick either your not giving the syncros time to sync and at the same time your putting extra strain on your linkage. And if your linkage is busted they are probably going to try to charge you for it becuase that would be due to improper use. Best of luck to ya!
12-01-2003, 01:35 PM
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Good News
The dealer called today and said they would replace the tranny under warranty. He started asking me about what I did but I didn't wanna answer because I didn't want them to be like "O well, that's your fault. I don't think we can cover it anymore", so I kept changing the subject and just repeated "I was shifting and it got stuck". Well couldn't sleep a wink last since saturday night. Now I can relax. Mom was mad but Dad was cool bout it.
Bad News
Well, it's not toooo bad but anything that involves me being without my car is bad news. They said they we're gonna get the tranny shipped from CA which would take about a week. So I'm thinking next Wednesday or Thursday. And a couple days for installation. So hopefully things will be ready the following Monday or Tuesday.
I'd like to bring up another topic. It's about test driving cars. Well, I'm sure you all have done it and I know I have. But does everyone here beat the crap out of the car when you take it for a test drive? I ask this because my car came with 90 miles. And I'm sure that's about 9 or 10 test drives. I hate to think that my car has been abused before I even bought it. Maybe I'm wrong but who knows. I know the big bosses like to take a car home(I know the audi dealer here does it) for a night. But why? Why do they do this to our cars.
The dealer called today and said they would replace the tranny under warranty. He started asking me about what I did but I didn't wanna answer because I didn't want them to be like "O well, that's your fault. I don't think we can cover it anymore", so I kept changing the subject and just repeated "I was shifting and it got stuck". Well couldn't sleep a wink last since saturday night. Now I can relax. Mom was mad but Dad was cool bout it.
Bad News
Well, it's not toooo bad but anything that involves me being without my car is bad news. They said they we're gonna get the tranny shipped from CA which would take about a week. So I'm thinking next Wednesday or Thursday. And a couple days for installation. So hopefully things will be ready the following Monday or Tuesday.
I'd like to bring up another topic. It's about test driving cars. Well, I'm sure you all have done it and I know I have. But does everyone here beat the crap out of the car when you take it for a test drive? I ask this because my car came with 90 miles. And I'm sure that's about 9 or 10 test drives. I hate to think that my car has been abused before I even bought it. Maybe I'm wrong but who knows. I know the big bosses like to take a car home(I know the audi dealer here does it) for a night. But why? Why do they do this to our cars.
12-01-2003, 02:58 PM
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yup
i kno when i test drove a z, the salesman was practically asking me to beat on it, so i drove the shyt out of it. I then proceeded to order my 350. I got a call from the dealer a few days later saying they found a 350 with all the options and color i wanted in another state. So they shipped it to me. When i went to pick it up, it had 70 miles on. I was very hesistant to take the car because i dont kno how it was drivin ect. I was plannin on babyin my new Z for a little while b/c its freakin brand new and i hope that no1 abused on it before i got it!!!... But w/ about 5k miles on it, everything seems fine (besides a small alignment and grease streaks on the windows)
12-01-2003, 04:12 PM
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Great time to get that Nismo/Jun/JWT flywheel installed!!! Also be sure and read this thread of mine. It is important you get the latest parts!!
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=51838
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=51838
12-01-2003, 05:31 PM
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I wish I could and I would if I could.
My mom is mad enough, so I don't think askin her for money would make things better.
I dunno I still have a week, maybe I'll ask my dad.
My mom is mad enough, so I don't think askin her for money would make things better.
I dunno I still have a week, maybe I'll ask my dad.
12-01-2003, 05:39 PM
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Mine will sometimes "grind" a little going into 3rd now matter how fast or slow I"m going with the clutch all the way to the floor.
It's very inconsistant on doing it; I think it's done it maybe 5 or 6 times now.
Irks the hell outta me!
It's very inconsistant on doing it; I think it's done it maybe 5 or 6 times now.
Irks the hell outta me!
12-01-2003, 05:56 PM
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Sorry to hear about that,
I have 22000 miles on my Z now and on my first tranny. I drive the hell out of my car just to push its limits and have even accidently (when i first got the car) shifted into 1st rather than 3rd under hard acceleration. Can you say RED LINE! Our car is very durable. I dont know what happend to you.
BUT; Since they are taking your tranny out put in a new flywheel, & Clutch.
We have the NISMO Fly Wheel for 462, JWT flywheel for 400, Nismo Plate & Disk for 480.
Let me know if you have any questions on those parts. THey can be found in the 350z / Drivetrain section of our web site. Here is a direct link.
http://www.performancenissanparts.co...?cPath=153_175
I have 22000 miles on my Z now and on my first tranny. I drive the hell out of my car just to push its limits and have even accidently (when i first got the car) shifted into 1st rather than 3rd under hard acceleration. Can you say RED LINE! Our car is very durable. I dont know what happend to you.
BUT; Since they are taking your tranny out put in a new flywheel, & Clutch.
We have the NISMO Fly Wheel for 462, JWT flywheel for 400, Nismo Plate & Disk for 480.
Let me know if you have any questions on those parts. THey can be found in the 350z / Drivetrain section of our web site. Here is a direct link.
http://www.performancenissanparts.co...?cPath=153_175
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Jason, while the subject is about transmission, I got a quick one.. When I shift from 1st to 2nd, if I shift real fast, I will grind the 2nd gear 4 out of 5 times. If I ease the shifting, like let it stay in neutral for about 1/2 sec, then I can shift to 2nd with no grinding, and no problems.. Do you think the tranny has problem? I thought I could fix it by changing the tranny oil. It did help, but not completely..
This only happens on 2nd gear.. thanks!
This only happens on 2nd gear.. thanks!
12-01-2003, 08:11 PM
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Jason, while the subject is about transmission, I got a quick one.. When I shift from 1st to 2nd, if I shift real fast, I will grind the 2nd gear 4 out of 5 times. If I ease the shifting, like let it stay in neutral for about 1/2 sec, then I can shift to 2nd with no grinding, and no problems.. Do you think the tranny has problem? I thought I could fix it by changing the tranny oil. It did help, but not completely..
This only happens on 2nd gear.. thanks!
Jason, while the subject is about transmission, I got a quick one.. When I shift from 1st to 2nd, if I shift real fast, I will grind the 2nd gear 4 out of 5 times. If I ease the shifting, like let it stay in neutral for about 1/2 sec, then I can shift to 2nd with no grinding, and no problems.. Do you think the tranny has problem? I thought I could fix it by changing the tranny oil. It did help, but not completely..
This only happens on 2nd gear.. thanks!
make sure you are pressing the clutch all the way to the ground when you shift into gear and then lift up after your shifter is in the correct position.
As for double clutching. I think you are fine in this car when down shifting if you depress the clutch, rev match then lift off the clutch. Our car responds fast enought to not need to or really have the time to double clutch. well, unless your shifting slow...