[thelostbrian]

i got my Z 3 1/2 weeks ago. i have about 1,500 miles on it. i dont know if this is normal but while engaging the clutch and slowly giving it gas and removing the clutch i hear what sounds like the whole shaft or someshit rattling.

also suppose i am at a light stopped and i give it some gas and start releasing the clutch but the guy in front of my stops and doesnt go...requiring me to press the clutch quickly it will make a loud rattle.

im not sure if this is just the way it is because ive had this problem since i left the dealer.

ive noticed that if i give it more gas...say about 2000rpms and release the clutch a bit slower (basically burning it) and it wont do the clacking/rattling/banging noise.
its a bit difficult to explain.

 

[thelostbrian]

need to know asap because im thinking of taking in the z to the dealer tomorrow

 

[ayman350z]

dont think
just take it. do u have a 6MT? it seems a lot of 6MT go thru this as well. but it can be fixed. take it to the dealer

 

[thelostbrian]

yea 6MT what do u think is wrong?

im gonna take it first thing tomorrow morning

 

[ayman350z]

well it could be an axle rattle, it could be a clutch problem...where does the noise exactly come from? from the tranny? underneath the car?

 

[thelostbrian]

yea it sounds like it comes from underneath the car.... it sounds like its coming from the tranny..

also, dont know if this has anything to do with it but i feel a lot of vibration on the shifter. i had an altima that did this also but i figured it was an old p.o.s lol. although this car is new and the shifter vibrates quite a bit.

 

[ayman350z]

well the tranny problem with the Z is common with most 6MT. you are not alone. there is a lot of cases here on this forum with the same discussions.
one more question
does it do this on all gears? or on 2nd only?

 

[thelostbrian]

first only.. second is fine and so are the rest of the gears

 

[thelostbrian]

i just dropped it off at the dealer and the service rep says it doesnt sound good but **** call me as soon as he finds anything out..

 

[ayman350z]

good luck
it will be fine dont worry

 

[thelostbrian]

well.... i just got a call from the dealer. they said its normal...

 

[ayman350z]

well are they gonna fix it? thats what i would ask them

 

[thelostbrian]

the guy told me he took a look at it and saw nothing wrong with it and that the noise it makes is normal it happends to all the z's including his own.

 

[cvkatigbak]

the tranny rattle: famous with 350zs and g35s. trust me its something to do with a loose throwout bearing or a weird clutch fork. there is no real problem to be concerned with though. my cousin has a g35 05, i have a 350z 05, my sister has a 350z 06, my dad has a 350z 05, and my friend has a 350z 05. they all make the same noise.

 

[spdracer]

I had the same problem with mine. Took it in and they told me it was normal. I took it back in a few weeks later and told them there was still a rattle in the car and I wanted it fixed. They had the car two days when I got the call saying I was right, there was something wrong and I need a whole new transmission put in.

the tranny rattle: famous with 350zs and g35s. trust me its something to do with a loose throwout bearing or a weird clutch fork. there is no real problem to be concerned with though. my cousin has a g35 05, i have a 350z 05, my sister has a 350z 06, my dad has a 350z 05, and my friend has a 350z 05. they all make the same noise.

 

[netzaffe]

I had the same problem with mine. Took it in and they told me it was normal. I took it back in a few weeks later and told them there was still a rattle in the car and I wanted it fixed. They had the car two days when I got the call saying I was right, there was something wrong and I need a whole new transmission put in.

i have the same fliping thing wrong with my car,,,, it all started when i stalled the engine in the first week i had it... it did something bad i think,, something rattels when i disengage the clutch in 1st ,, also rattles when i