Clunk Sound When Release Clutch

topdawg89 · 12-20-2015, 09:46 PM

When I release my clutch pedal and just prior to coming all the way back, there is a clunking sound. It occurs whether I am shifting gears underway or at a stop, in neutral, and depressing then releasing the clutch pedal. The transmission shifts fine and there is no slipping of the clutch. The clunk sounds high and perhaps under the hood rather than inside the car. I have a 2012 370Z Touring. Any ideas as to what's causing this?

Thanks,
Rob Gibbs

ayrton88 · 12-21-2015, 09:26 AM

Is this something new or has the car always done it? The Z's clutch/transmission is very noisy. Mine has made all kinds of weird noises. It's 5 years old now and still going strong and is still noisy as hell.

TerribleONE · 12-21-2015, 09:35 AM

Are you side stepping the clutch or something??

Does it happen when shifting in lower gears only?

barncobob · 12-21-2015, 09:47 AM

checked the clutch fluid resevoir?its by the brake fluid resevoir.

Cmike2780 · 12-21-2015, 09:59 AM

Had the same thing happening to mine right before I traded it in. It could be a few things. The first thing I'd check is the fluids. The Z's transmission is noisy as f!, but it was noticeably worst. Mine started to "clunk!" when I'd let off the throttle. It was almost like the clutch wasn't engaging, then suddenly engaging. I also found the clutch would sometimes not come up as quickly as it should. This leads me to believe that the it was likely the notorious clutch slave cylinder issue. If your Z is still under warranty, I'd bring it in ASAP! It's an inexpensive part, but a really expensive repair on it's own. Chances are, the part will fail soon.

12-20-2015, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
topdawg89 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1 Drives: 2012 370Z Blk 6sp Rep Power: 9	Clunk Sound When Release Clutch When I release my clutch pedal and just prior to coming all the way back, there is a clunking sound. It occurs whether I am shifting gears underway or at a stop, in neutral, and depressing then releasing the clutch pedal. The transmission shifts fine and there is no slipping of the clutch. The clunk sounds high and perhaps under the hood rather than inside the car. I have a 2012 370Z Touring. Any ideas as to what's causing this? Thanks, Rob Gibbs Last edited by topdawg89; 12-20-2015 at 09:59 PM.

12-21-2015, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Is this something new or has the car always done it? The Z's clutch/transmission is very noisy. Mine has made all kinds of weird noises. It's 5 years old now and still going strong and is still noisy as hell. darkphantom likes this.

12-21-2015, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Are you side stepping the clutch or something?? Does it happen when shifting in lower gears only? __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-21-2015, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Had the same thing happening to mine right before I traded it in. It could be a few things. The first thing I'd check is the fluids. The Z's transmission is noisy as f!, but it was noticeably worst. Mine started to "clunk!" when I'd let off the throttle. It was almost like the clutch wasn't engaging, then suddenly engaging. I also found the clutch would sometimes not come up as quickly as it should. This leads me to believe that the it was likely the notorious clutch slave cylinder issue. If your Z is still under warranty, I'd bring it in ASAP! It's an inexpensive part, but a really expensive repair on it's own. Chances are, the part will fail soon. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	checked the clutch fluid resevoir?its by the brake fluid resevoir.