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I bought a used Z about 2 months ago and it drives fine except when I go into 6th gear. When I am driving and I SLOWLY shift into 6th from 5th or double clutch it doesn't grind. However, if I try to shift quickly it grinds into 6th. I parked my car in the driveway and just tried shifting into 6th and it still grinds from neutral to 6th. Could this be a synchro problem or a clutch problems? Any suggestions would be a huge help. It had about 101000 miles when I bought it.
Generally clutch problems show in all gears. Not just one gear. Considering you have 100,000 miles, this may indicate a transmission problem.
I was kinda guessing that unfortunately. Would it be a better idea to go to a transmission shop and get it fixed or just get a new/used cd009 transmission?
The 350Z transmission can best be described as "finicky." My 350Z had a minor problem with first to second gear.
And the 370Z? Same damn thing. First to second gear.
The transmission is not broken. That is just the way it is.
yea, i read that when i was having a "chirp" when downshifting from 6th to 5th. the dealer fixed that by goin in and tightening up... I think shift plate? I cant remember, and i dont know **** about trans issues.. But now when i get goin 1, 2, 3rd getting onto the freeway, i get up to speed and want to cruise in 6th, i have to shift, shift and shift again just to go 4,5, 6th.. lame sauce
My 2003 transmission was replaced in 2006 with a new transmission. The original transmission was grinding when going from 6th down to 5th gear. The new transmission was better in every way (no grinding, smoother shifting, and less “notchy”). --Spike
12-10-2010, 07:31 PM
6th gear grinding
