Try another dealer and if that doesn't work contact Nissan and have a district rep. ride with you.

 

I’m resurrecting this post.

I just got my tranny (32010-cd008) replaced and they also replaced the clutch pedal assmy (46503-cd011).

I never had a grinding problem, but I did have a whining noise for the first few minutes of driving in cold temps.

As an added bonus I don't seem to get the clatter noise in neutral.

 

I just got my transmission replaced AGAIN! This is my second replacement and have put 500 miles on it. Knock on wood, so far all the gears engage without any grind. I was thinking on replacing the nissan trans fluid with Royal Purple or Redline. What do you guys think?

 

I would not use Royal Purple, they are GL5 Fluid. 350Z tranny uses GL4.

Also 350Z tranny fluid is 75-85 and Royal Purple is 75-90. If you are going to change tranny fluid, use Redline 70-80(GL-4).

I had experience with both fluid with my previous 2003 350Z and Royal Purple made my tranny very sticky. When I used Redline, it made shifting little smoother. Its because its little thinner fluid vs 75-85(OEM Nissan 350Z tranny fluid)

Now I have 2004.5 Roadster which I got 3/2004 right before I turned in my 2003 350Z back to Nissan. Now its much better. Its still knochy but its not as bad as my old Z. I had both coupe and roadster for about a month at the same time.

Just for FYI, there is new tranny out which is 009.

 

Jeff needs to get promoted to president of Nissan. You are awesome.

 

What is the tranny part number??? for the 009 that just came out??

 

32010-CD009

 

Jeff your hardcore, hahaha! You're service is so much more superior than any other nissan dealer I have experienced here in Northern California, that I would actually WANT to drive to socal to have you do my tranny replacement haha! Good man, good man!

 

You wouldn't be the first!!! We have people come from Reno, the Bay area, Vegas..... Just let me know when you'll be here so we can drop everything and get you back on the road.

 

I just got my car back with its 3rd Tranny. Original and 2 replacements=3!! Anyway, It's feeling pretty good but they did NOT put the 009 in, They put in another 008 according to my service invoice. I wanted the 009 because I heard that it corrects the problem. I guess in another 10k Miles I'll need another Tranny and I should demand the 009. I just want to be done with this problem so I can MOD my car and not have to worry about a $2500 tranny replacement.

 

I just called my service advisor, he was clueless and transferred me to the parts guy who said they were putting in a new transmission. I asked if it was the 32010-CD009 version, he said no, those are for the '05 and '06 models. And that they would put in the one that came with my car which was the 007 version. I asked him that if that transmission was faulty why would they put in the same one. He said something about when they put it in the computer it may be updated or some crap... maybe they'll put in the updated one. Or maybe I'll get lucky and have a tranny that doesn't grind.

 

great thread, i just wanted to know i have 56xxx miles on my car...is the tranny covered under the 60k powertrain warranty? and JEFF what will it cost me to have your dealership change my tranny out?

 

Trans is a 5 year or 60K warranty (whichever is hit first). Won't cost anything if it is brought in within that time frame.

 

oh nice....so if i bring my z in the tranny can get replaced brand new? and if so how long does it take? sorry about too many questions

 

Service will need to find something wrong with it first. A grind or whatever. I carry them in stock and it will take a full day. PM me your phone number, I will talk with Tim in Service and he will call you.

 

damn jeff...hahaha that was crazy fast...if this keeps on happening you might have a customer for life....seriously...thanx

 

you know what sucks, my 03 tranny is so notchy and close to grinding, yet i drive it so gently that i've never forced it to grind...yet, and im nearing 60K miles...with my luck, itll start the grinding after the 60K drivetrain limited warranty mark and i'll be SOL...

 

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I asked the same thing and they gave me the same line and the 009 only being for the 05/06 rev up's. however they are giving me the 008 so I think your service place might be B.S.ing you.

 

007's and 008's are old inventory. The new "PROPER" number is 009!!! Yes, the parts books show the above (007 and 008), but it will superceed to the new number (009).... unless they have an old unit in stock they are trying to unload.