I'm not sure if this is even normal, but I heard it from alot of different manual cars before. Lately my car is making a clicking sound from the clutch/transmission area when accerlerating at low rpm. For instance, after I shift from 1st (around 2500 rpm) to 2nd (which drops to around 2000+/- rpm), and tries to accerleate again, I will hear a clicking sound coming from my clutch or transmission area. Is this due to not enough momemtum on the car at 1st and my 2nd gear have to work harder to accelerate the car, or could this mean my clutch is wearing out n needs replacement, or even engine losing power?

 

Clicking rear axle is a 8 year old subject, But clicking from the area that you describe? Sorry do not know.

 

is prob not from ur tranny area more like axle need grease kinda clicking

 

OP, this is what they are referring to..

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...rear-axle.html

check out the video there and see if it 's the problem you're having or not. BTW - what year is your Z?

 

mine is 04, but I had the rear axle issue fix already long tme ago already (but thanks anyways). This time I'm pretty sure it coming from the clutch area. I'm going to change my clutch next month, and I will update on here if I find out anything.

 

It could be pre-ignition or "pinging" too.

 

any update on this? im having the same issue as of 2 days ago. did replacing your clutch fix the problem? thanks

 

Zombie thread...

I had my clutch replaced and have been getting a clacking sound (not clicking) ever since. I dont think its clutch chatter, from what I've heard online of chatter.

Mine happens when I am taking it easy on the gas, if I step on it hard in any gear, it doesnt happen much or at all. But if I am driving around at 15 mphs and for some reason still in 3rd gear, and step on the gas it sounds like someone is shaking some screws in a metal coffee can.

Any ideas? I'm 99% sure its due to the clutch, as it never did this prior to the new clutch.