Transmission Problems, of course

King_Ch1cas · 08-31-2016, 11:00 AM

After getting my clutch swapped by some shady mechanic (I wanted to go to Nissan but my dad insisted his friend had the upmost expertise in clutches so i gave in) my car had the ability to shift out of any hear into neutral without ending the clutch. So as an example, I can be driving in 3rd, gas it a little and then be able to pull the shifter from 3rd to neutral withou any problem. Any ideas? I think it's not engaging correctly. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks!

Chuck33079 · 08-31-2016, 11:14 AM

Maybe I'm confused - you're saying that you can take the car out of gear without pressing the clutch? Pretty much every MT car I've owned will let you do that.

King_Ch1cas · 08-31-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Maybe I'm confused - you're saying that you can take the car out of gear without pressing the clutch? Pretty much every MT car I've owned will let you do that.

Really? I thought it was a bad thing. Because, I could have the car in 3rd gear at 5000 rpm and just pull it out to neutral without touching the clutch. That's normal?

Chuck33079 · 08-31-2016, 11:35 AM

Either it's normal, or I've owned a bunch of broken cars.

King_Ch1cas · 08-31-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Either it's normal, or I've owned a bunch of broken cars.

😂😂 I called Nissan and they said this was definitely not normal. I was confused wether it was a sales thing so I can bring my car in and waste money. Or they're being honest

SouthArk370Z · 08-31-2016, 11:53 AM

Same as with Chuck33079, every manual transmission I've owned/driven over the last 45 years or so would do that - especially under low/no load.

But I haven't driven a MT 370Z, so maybe Nissan did something "weird."

Chuck33079 · 08-31-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

But I haven't driven a MT 370Z, so maybe Nissan did something "weird."

If OP's Z really has a problem, then I've got it too.

PongSanity · 08-31-2016, 12:01 PM

<--- I got the same problem.... but don't consider it a problem haha

cv129 · 08-31-2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Ch1cas

�� I called Nissan and they said this was definitely not normal. I was confused wether it was a sales thing so I can bring my car in and waste money. Or they're being honest

OP, you are fine. Simple reason is that you caught the moment when there's no load on the gears, allowing you to simply pull to neutral without clutch.

However, I would caution, you shouldn't need anything more than a very light touch to achieve this. If you have to yank it to get out of gear/into neutral, you are not at the right timing and shouldn't try.

Spooler · 08-31-2016, 01:05 PM

How do you think folks can shift without mashing in on the clutch. It is not recommended on a tranny with synchros's though due to damage to the synchros that can be caused.

King_Ch1cas · 08-31-2016, 01:21 PM

I can always count on you guys �� thanks for the advice! I was just tripping then

DEpointfive0 · 08-31-2016, 02:35 PM

Yeah, you're good.

I'm now waiting for your CSC to go bad though...

King_Ch1cas · 08-31-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yeah, you're good.

I'm now waiting for your CSC to go bad though...

Replaced it already a 4,000 miles ago with the Z1 one

King_Ch1cas · 08-31-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yeah, you're good.

I'm now waiting for your CSC to go bad though...

Replaced it already a 4,000 miles ago with the Z1 HD CSC

08-31-2016, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
King_Ch1cas Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MNT6 Rep Power: 9	Transmission Problem, or just me After getting my clutch swapped by some shady mechanic (I wanted to go to Nissan but my dad insisted his friend had the upmost expertise in clutches so i gave in) my car had the ability to shift out of any hear into neutral without ending the clutch. So as an example, I can be driving in 3rd, gas it a little and then be able to pull the shifter from 3rd to neutral withou any problem. Any ideas? I think it's not engaging correctly. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks! Last edited by King_Ch1cas; 08-31-2016 at 11:42 AM.

08-31-2016, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Maybe I'm confused - you're saying that you can take the car out of gear without pressing the clutch? Pretty much every MT car I've owned will let you do that. cv129, DEpointfive0, ReflectingG0d and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-31-2016, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Either it's normal, or I've owned a bunch of broken cars. SouthArk370Z, DarkJak, cv129 and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-31-2016, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Same as with Chuck33079, every manual transmission I've owned/driven over the last 45 years or so would do that - especially under low/no load. But I haven't driven a MT 370Z, so maybe Nissan did something "weird." ReflectingG0d likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-31-2016, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Yeah, you're good. I'm now waiting for your CSC to go bad though... __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-31-2016, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
PongSanity Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 261 Drives: '09 G37s KH3 6MT Rep Power: 10	<--- I got the same problem.... but don't consider it a problem haha

08-31-2016, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,540 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	How do you think folks can shift without mashing in on the clutch. It is not recommended on a tranny with synchros's though due to damage to the synchros that can be caused.

08-31-2016, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
King_Ch1cas Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MNT6 Rep Power: 9	I can always count on you guys �� thanks for the advice! I was just tripping then

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