I just purchased an 03 Z with 93k miles. It has a new Z1Performance clutch and flywheel installed less than a year ago. I'm not sure why the previous owner decided that combo over the JWT. Anyways, the clutch disengagement is very low, and when I first go to start the car up, it's nearly impossible to put it in first or reverse. Once it gets warmed up, shifting becomes much easier. Now my question is, what should I try first? I believe the issue is air in the line, however I wanted to check on here to see if anyone had a better suggestion on where to start. Also, should I not drive the car at all until this is fixed, will it damage the tranny or clutch? Thanks.

 

try flushing and bleeding the line, if that doesnt work you need to replace the master and slave. if you cant do the work yourself, hit up acidjake75 on here

 

Thanks for the advice, I will flush and bleed the system tomorrow and update.

 

Also, below is a link to the clutch and flywheel kit that was installed. If anyone could give me any input on how well this combo performs. This is my first Z and actually my first Jap coupe, so I'm a little new.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35/product_info.php?cPath=390_408&products_id=5384

 

might want to add trans and diff fluid swap to your list also....no telling if it has been done ever

 

It would be okay to flush the tranny at this mileage?

 

i did on mine with less mileage.... i think it is supposed to be done around 50k miles isn't it?

 

I have tried bleeding this thing for about 10 hours in the past two days and after throwing tools about 20 times, I'm throwing in the towel. I tried gravity bleeding, two person clutch press bleeding, reverse bleeding with oil can, reverse bleeding with gun. I've spent $200 trying to get it bled. What a nightmare. Getting it towed to a shop on Monday.

 

where in dallas are you? acidjake75 is a big DIY guy in carrolton , i have helped him many of times work on things. i guarantee that he is going to be a lot cheaper than a dealership. hit him up

 

I pm'd him. Hopefully I can get this figured out.

 

i will text him, tell him to check it

 

I appreciate that man.