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Old 02-16-2005, 12:26 AM
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I just started noticing all the post about tranny replacements on this forum. I just bought an 03 track a couple of days ago and this is the first that i hear about this. Some of the stories that people are telling us are insane. 1200 miles and the z needs a new tranny. WTF? Is it likely that my z will also need a tranny replacement. Is tranny replacement the rule or the exception? Let me know...

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Old 02-17-2005, 12:13 PM
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i am wondering the same thing. I just bought a 03 touring with 17000, how do i find out if the 6mt has been replaced, the car drives like a champ!
Old 02-17-2005, 12:47 PM
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Welcome to the site. If you do a search on "transmission replace" you will find plenty about this.

Here is one of the threads: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ission+replace

Mine was replaced. The new one is better, but somewhat "notchy" compared to other cars I have owned.

I wouldn't worry about it. Nissan seems determined to replace any that have problems.
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I've got an 03 with 36K and no transmission problems...knock on wood.
Old 02-17-2005, 07:55 PM
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good deal but how would you find out the history of the warranty work performed on your vehicle. I think my dealer showed me some bs.
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60k no problems
Old 02-18-2005, 06:35 AM
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I'll chime is also. 40k no problems
Old 02-18-2005, 11:48 PM
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I have a 2003 Track Model 350Z with 8600 or so miles on it. Unfortuately, i had to have my tranny replaced about two weeks ago. It took Nissan 4 months to actully service my car but now it feels better than ever. I just need to break it in now. How long does it take to break in a new tranny anyway? Any way, my story started out bad but now it's all good.
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Had mine replaced. Youll know when you need a new one. It will start grinding.
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Why do y'all have to replace the tranny??
Is it grinding when shitting gear??
What seems to be the problem??
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My car would grind really hard going into third during agressive driving...everytime. Sometimes the grinding would cause me to miss shift...actully most the time that would happen. Don't get me wrong, i really don't drive my car hard often. I've been to the drags once completeing 5 succesful runs. After that my tranny started grinding. Drove it for 4 months before Nissan replaced it. Glad i had it done.
Old 02-26-2005, 08:09 AM
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40k all good still. Just changed to synthetic gear oil in my tranny. When I emptied the tranny no debris on the plug and fluid looked perfect. car actually breaks them lose while rolling in first now
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