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12-12-2003, 08:52 PM
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Just got 4th generation tranny installed today along with clutch pedal assembly. I still have a knoch but no grinds yet. The real test is going to be in the morning when the car is cold. Let keep our fingers crossed.
4th generation tranny does feel smoother and its not sticky like my last tranny. I really hope it works this time.
Thanks again to Performance Nissan.
4th generation tranny does feel smoother and its not sticky like my last tranny. I really hope it works this time.
Thanks again to Performance Nissan.
12-12-2003, 08:53 PM
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Originally posted by dgz32
My Nissan dealer just installed a new transmission in my car this week, and had been experiencing the second-to-third gear grind every once in a while. I have a '03 Track with a build date of 10.02.
Had a great experience with the dealer. They went ahead and ordered the new tranny without my asking for a replacement. I'd just mentioned that I'd been experiencing the problem. They couldn't duplicate the issue when I had it in for service, but ordered a replacement anyway. I was very surprised, as I figured I'd have to argue my cause. The switched it out in one day, service could not have been any better.
From my receipt, it looks like the installed tranny and clutch clevis "countermeasure parts" were numbers 32010-CD00 6 and 30631-CD000. They also overhauled the clutch master cylinder assembly. The result...a world of difference. Shifting is much smoother and sure. The difference in smoothness, though, is remarkable.
Dave
My Nissan dealer just installed a new transmission in my car this week, and had been experiencing the second-to-third gear grind every once in a while. I have a '03 Track with a build date of 10.02.
Had a great experience with the dealer. They went ahead and ordered the new tranny without my asking for a replacement. I'd just mentioned that I'd been experiencing the problem. They couldn't duplicate the issue when I had it in for service, but ordered a replacement anyway. I was very surprised, as I figured I'd have to argue my cause. The switched it out in one day, service could not have been any better.
From my receipt, it looks like the installed tranny and clutch clevis "countermeasure parts" were numbers 32010-CD00 6 and 30631-CD000. They also overhauled the clutch master cylinder assembly. The result...a world of difference. Shifting is much smoother and sure. The difference in smoothness, though, is remarkable.
Dave
12-14-2003, 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by hwj
I wonder if switching to a silcone brake fluid in the Clutch Master/Slave cylinder would cure any of those with manual trans. problems?
I wonder if switching to a silcone brake fluid in the Clutch Master/Slave cylinder would cure any of those with manual trans. problems?
I think the new clutch pedal is an way for nissan to give a placebo fix to customers since you can't "see" the synchros that they are hopefully replacing with higher quality ones.
12-14-2003, 11:32 AM
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update, I have a buld date of 12/02, I had VERY bad grinding all of the sudden about 2 months ago. It was replaced with the 0007 tranny. the grinding is gone, but it does have a slight "NOTCH" going 2-->3rd. BUT NO GRIND. I can live with that as long as it doesn't grind. the notch is very very slight.
12-16-2003, 01:44 PM
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Apologies for the late post...
It only feels VERY slightly notchy in 1-4 on a cold start. I say very slightly, because it's barely noticeable and in my opinion (having owned all manual tranny cars - 4 of them Zs) nothing out of the ordinary. After the car is warm it really is buttery smooth. Quite a remarkable difference than before. I bought my car with 9450 miles on it so I can't really say that it feels like new...but it is a world of difference.
I didn't get the pedal assembly as some mentioned you should get with the replacement but I did get a master cylinder overhaul which makes me wonder is that is making much of the difference. Especially in light of the fact that I seem to have received an earlier generation transmission.
One last thing, when I picked the car up, I asked the service guy about it and he said that the new clevis pin they're putting in the new transmissions is making a big difference. I don't know weather he meant a new design or just a new pin. Whatever it is, I have it with my replacement.
I'll let you know how it does after I get some substantial miles on it...
It only feels VERY slightly notchy in 1-4 on a cold start. I say very slightly, because it's barely noticeable and in my opinion (having owned all manual tranny cars - 4 of them Zs) nothing out of the ordinary. After the car is warm it really is buttery smooth. Quite a remarkable difference than before. I bought my car with 9450 miles on it so I can't really say that it feels like new...but it is a world of difference.
I didn't get the pedal assembly as some mentioned you should get with the replacement but I did get a master cylinder overhaul which makes me wonder is that is making much of the difference. Especially in light of the fact that I seem to have received an earlier generation transmission.
One last thing, when I picked the car up, I asked the service guy about it and he said that the new clevis pin they're putting in the new transmissions is making a big difference. I don't know weather he meant a new design or just a new pin. Whatever it is, I have it with my replacement.
I'll let you know how it does after I get some substantial miles on it...
12-18-2003, 07:38 AM
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Just picked up my 04 touring and it was grinding in first gear as soon as i pulled out of the dealership...should i return the car since it had the problem from the start or let them try to fix it?
12-19-2003, 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by prevostdriver
Just picked up my 04 touring and it was grinding in first gear as soon as i pulled out of the dealership...should i return the car since it had the problem from the start or let them try to fix it?
Just picked up my 04 touring and it was grinding in first gear as soon as i pulled out of the dealership...should i return the car since it had the problem from the start or let them try to fix it?
I have 11,500 miles on my Z and just started to experience the grinding in third gear. After reading all of the posts there is no way in hell I am taking it in to have the tranny replaced. I do not trust the mechanics at Nissan to do a quality job on a new tranny install. I will tough it out until the car can't be driven and there is no other option.
Does anyone know the cost of the new tranny?
01-06-2004, 06:09 PM
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Mine replaced today
Got my new tranny installed by Westbury Nissan (Long Island, NY) today, everything drive very nice now. They replaced the Transmission, Rod Assy Push, and Clutch Pedal Assy. I'm a happy Z man again! (hope the front tire feathering/cupping problem can be resolve by Nissan soon) 
01-11-2004, 06:31 AM
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Re: tranny
Originally posted by Gary925
got my z for 2 months n i think i start having a tranny prob..
i bring it bak to the dealer this weekend n if there is will they fix it no charge !!
thx
got my z for 2 months n i think i start having a tranny prob..
i bring it bak to the dealer this weekend n if there is will they fix it no charge !!
thx
01-11-2004, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by 350z-z33
Pit Bull, I think the 5yrs/60,000 miles is standard warranty for the power tran on all new Nissans, I got my new tranny for free.
Pit Bull, I think the 5yrs/60,000 miles is standard warranty for the power tran on all new Nissans, I got my new tranny for free.
I was just being a smart *** with the 5yr/60K comment.
01-12-2004, 01:59 PM
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Just got mine replaced at 27+K miles... I was grinding bad in 3rd for a long time, but it started out just being in the cold.. but later moved on to grinding when u tried shifting anywhere above 4k rpm. 2nd gear was also rough going in at times...
The new tranny is nice.. came along with the clutch pedal etc.. I'm still debating though.. only been a few days but second gear still seems to be the same way it used to be.. and i don't know why.
The new tranny is nice.. came along with the clutch pedal etc.. I'm still debating though.. only been a few days but second gear still seems to be the same way it used to be.. and i don't know why.
01-26-2004, 01:19 PM
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tranny noise
Originally posted by the doc
I have those exact same problems now - mileage = 1400. I also notice a burning/hot smell when accelerating hard. Could this be an exhaust leak? There is a whine in 6th in the highway, and the tranny or something is very noisy while idling in neutral.
I need to get mine checked out soon
I have those exact same problems now - mileage = 1400. I also notice a burning/hot smell when accelerating hard. Could this be an exhaust leak? There is a whine in 6th in the highway, and the tranny or something is very noisy while idling in neutral.
I need to get mine checked out soon
01-28-2004, 10:58 AM
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Add me to the list. Just had the latest transmission (008), clutch pedal assembly and clevis pin installed. After trying it out, all I can say is, can't the Nissan engineers get anything right on this car and how do I get my old transmission, clutch pedal assembly and clevis pin back? The old transmission was clunky, notchy, neither of which is actually a word, but tight. The new one is clunky, notchy and sloppy. It feels like they took this transmission directly out of a 1972 Datsun Pick-up with 245,000 miles on it. The clutch also now engages way too high up in the pedal travel. Seems like as soon as it wears a bit, or not, it will be prone to slipping. The mechanic also did not bother to line up the guide plate, or whatever is in there, correctly so I have to fish around for 5th and 6th. I've just about had it with this POS that Autoweek, in their infinite wisdom describes as, "A new Nissan 350Z is one of the world's great sports car bargains-one of the world's great sports cars, period, regardless of price." I can't help but notice that they don't actually own one though.
01-28-2004, 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by overZealous
The clutch also now engages way too high up in the pedal travel. Seems like as soon as it wears a bit, or not, it will be prone to slipping.
The clutch also now engages way too high up in the pedal travel. Seems like as soon as it wears a bit, or not, it will be prone to slipping.
Maybe I'm wrong, maybe it's the way the new transmission is. Does anyone know if this can be adjusted? Thanks! 
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01-28-2004, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by 350z-z33
I notice the exact same thing right after I got the new transmission (a month ago, only put on less than 50 miles since due to the extreme BAD weather in NY), I thought it's because it's NEW and need some time to wear in. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe it's the way the new transmission is. Does anyone know if this can be adjusted? Thanks!
I notice the exact same thing right after I got the new transmission (a month ago, only put on less than 50 miles since due to the extreme BAD weather in NY), I thought it's because it's NEW and need some time to wear in.
Maybe I'm wrong, maybe it's the way the new transmission is. Does anyone know if this can be adjusted? Thanks!