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I normally do all of the service on my vehicles but because of the tranny and tire issues with this Z, I'm having the dealer do everything. That makes me a "good" customer and makes them the only one that has ever touched my Z. No blame shifting
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The Tranny replacement at 17k didn't bother me too much. Was only out of my car a few days, and the difference was like driving a totally new car. Some of you have had multiple replacements. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN OUR WARRANTIES EXPIRE???
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Originally posted by NissanJunkie
Blew my 3rd gear today going tomarrow to see when i can get it replaced.
Blew my 3rd gear today going tomarrow to see when i can get it replaced.
I've never heard of even a high HP 350Z blowing a gear as it's not the weakspot in our drivetrain...the halfshafts are.
Please provide more details of your problem.
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Originally posted by LIdrew
The Tranny replacement at 17k didn't bother me too much. Was only out of my car a few days, and the difference was like driving a totally new car. Some of you have had multiple replacements. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN OUR WARRANTIES EXPIRE???
The Tranny replacement at 17k didn't bother me too much. Was only out of my car a few days, and the difference was like driving a totally new car. Some of you have had multiple replacements. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN OUR WARRANTIES EXPIRE???
BTW - the "problems" that you cited in your earlier post about your trans replacement are completely normal...the Z drivetrain is heavy duty. Therefore there's gear whine and bearing noise (which is what you hear and feel). I'm on my third trans and ALL THREE have had gear whine and bearing noise. Now the grind isn't normal...but if it was only occasional than that could be just the way you drive the car and not a trans problem. What gear did the grind occur and how did it occur when it did happen.
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I was getting 2nd to 3rd grind. Definitely not normal but also not all the time. The rattling/whining while in neutral is gone since the new trans was installed. They also gave me new clutch assembly with the Transmission. WHy would they do that? The guy made it sound like he was doing me a favor because it is normally not covered by warranty but I'm guessing clutch issues too, or bad transmission messed up my clutch? Anyway, I asked him if he put a newer year transmission in since mine is 03 and he said NO. So, I guess I'm going to be getting a 2nd replacement at some point?? I should ask for the 008?
I have never had to replace a clutch or transmission on any of my previous cars which were all manual!! THis bothers me.
I have never had to replace a clutch or transmission on any of my previous cars which were all manual!! THis bothers me.
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I am thinking about buying a 2003 Z for 23,500... it has about 33,000 miles and the transmission has been replaced and the guy has the 7 yr 100,000 mile warranty. Are the transmissions in the Z poorly made? How is it holding up for the guys out there who are pushin 300+hp/tq? How slow is the automatic compared to the standard in the quarter? I've also noticed the 1/4 mile times that some of you guys are running, is mid to high 13's normal? i want to be able to run low 13's and maybe high 12's... If i want to go any faster than that then i will get another motorcycle.
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Originally posted by LIdrew
I was getting 2nd to 3rd grind. Definitely not normal but also not all the time. The rattling/whining while in neutral is gone since the new trans was installed. They also gave me new clutch assembly with the Transmission. WHy would they do that? The guy made it sound like he was doing me a favor because it is normally not covered by warranty but I'm guessing clutch issues too, or bad transmission messed up my clutch? Anyway, I asked him if he put a newer year transmission in since mine is 03 and he said NO. So, I guess I'm going to be getting a 2nd replacement at some point?? I should ask for the 008?
I have never had to replace a clutch or transmission on any of my previous cars which were all manual!! THis bothers me.
I was getting 2nd to 3rd grind. Definitely not normal but also not all the time. The rattling/whining while in neutral is gone since the new trans was installed. They also gave me new clutch assembly with the Transmission. WHy would they do that? The guy made it sound like he was doing me a favor because it is normally not covered by warranty but I'm guessing clutch issues too, or bad transmission messed up my clutch? Anyway, I asked him if he put a newer year transmission in since mine is 03 and he said NO. So, I guess I'm going to be getting a 2nd replacement at some point?? I should ask for the 008?
I have never had to replace a clutch or transmission on any of my previous cars which were all manual!! THis bothers me.
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Originally posted by bio911
I am thinking about buying a 2003 Z for 23,500... it has about 33,000 miles and the transmission has been replaced and the guy has the 7 yr 100,000 mile warranty. Are the transmissions in the Z poorly made? How is it holding up for the guys out there who are pushin 300+hp/tq? How slow is the automatic compared to the standard in the quarter? I've also noticed the 1/4 mile times that some of you guys are running, is mid to high 13's normal? i want to be able to run low 13's and maybe high 12's... If i want to go any faster than that then i will get another motorcycle.
I am thinking about buying a 2003 Z for 23,500... it has about 33,000 miles and the transmission has been replaced and the guy has the 7 yr 100,000 mile warranty. Are the transmissions in the Z poorly made? How is it holding up for the guys out there who are pushin 300+hp/tq? How slow is the automatic compared to the standard in the quarter? I've also noticed the 1/4 mile times that some of you guys are running, is mid to high 13's normal? i want to be able to run low 13's and maybe high 12's... If i want to go any faster than that then i will get another motorcycle.
The auto is probably about 3-4 tenths slower on avearge as compared to the manual.
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my car turned 13,100K today and i had my first experience with 3rd gear grind.
what is everyones advise on how i should handle it. it happen twice at slow speeds in a parking lot
i know there is no way i can replicate it for the dealer YET!
should i just bare with it until it gets where it does it everytime or what.
how frequently will get?
(i kinda feel like im asking the doctor how man months i got left)
any advise on what i should do will really help me out
what is everyones advise on how i should handle it. it happen twice at slow speeds in a parking lot
i know there is no way i can replicate it for the dealer YET!
should i just bare with it until it gets where it does it everytime or what.
how frequently will get?
(i kinda feel like im asking the doctor how man months i got left)
any advise on what i should do will really help me out
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Originally posted by tgunn
Unfortunately, I must join the ranks of having the tranny replacement.
I have a '04 Roadster with 8800K miles.
The dealership made me pay is this acceptable?
Unfortunately, I must join the ranks of having the tranny replacement.
I have a '04 Roadster with 8800K miles.
The dealership made me pay is this acceptable?
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Originally posted by Pit Bull
Would have to know more?? Did you do something to void your warranty? Please give us all of the details. It could be ok or it might not be ok. I'm sure you questioned being charged and you must of felt it was ok to pay for a new transmission on a new vehicle with full warranty coverage or you would not of agreed.
Would have to know more?? Did you do something to void your warranty? Please give us all of the details. It could be ok or it might not be ok. I'm sure you questioned being charged and you must of felt it was ok to pay for a new transmission on a new vehicle with full warranty coverage or you would not of agreed.
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Originally posted by tgunn
Did not realize there had been so many problems with the Z tranny. All of the sudden the clutch started slipping. I dont know how my local dealership came up with the determination that is was not covered. I cant imagine even if I were learning how to drive a clutch I could have a burnt flywheel and clutch replacement needed. I know there have been synch problems which I suspect might have been the issue here. I was told to pay for it and then call Nissan customer affairs. Any thoughts regarding the way this was handled?
Did not realize there had been so many problems with the Z tranny. All of the sudden the clutch started slipping. I dont know how my local dealership came up with the determination that is was not covered. I cant imagine even if I were learning how to drive a clutch I could have a burnt flywheel and clutch replacement needed. I know there have been synch problems which I suspect might have been the issue here. I was told to pay for it and then call Nissan customer affairs. Any thoughts regarding the way this was handled?
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you know since i posted it hasnt done it anymore
have any of you guys had this where it went away.
will it gradually get where it just becomes so frequent its unbearalbe or what?
is there a chance it could jsut do it every know and then and ill be ok?
have any of you guys had this where it went away.
will it gradually get where it just becomes so frequent its unbearalbe or what?
is there a chance it could jsut do it every know and then and ill be ok?