Hard to get in gear

cjwsrt6 · 01-11-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

When you "did the csc again" did you replace with OEM or upgraded? It's possible your clutch hydraulics are failing and you aren't getting enough travel to fully disengage. There is some adjustment in the pedal.

I replaced with a z1 HD, not the elimination kit. It is possible the clutch hydraulics are failing I’m sure, but without taking it to Nissan what would a fix be if that’s it?

Jayhovah · 01-11-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

I replaced with a z1 HD, not the elimination kit. It is possible the clutch hydraulics are failing I’m sure, but without taking it to Nissan what would a fix be if that’s it?

Z1 HD CSC? (I didn't think they made one)

I would bet money that your CMC (Master) is failing. They are almost as fragile as the OEM CSC. It's inexpensive and relatively easy to replace. Joe@ZSpeed (the resident clutch expert vendor) always recommends changing the CMC and CSC together because of it.

I had similar symptoms you are describing and it was my CMC...

cjwsrt6 · 01-11-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Z1 HD CSC? (I didn't think they made one)

I would bet money that your CMC (Master) is failing. They are almost as fragile as the OEM CSC. It's inexpensive and relatively easy to replace. Joe@ZSpeed (the resident clutch expert vendor) always recommends changing the CMC and CSC together because of it.

I had similar symptoms you are describing and it was my CMC...

I apologize. Not the Z1, it was a different brand. I think they did the CMC, I’ll have to check the paperwork and see, but I think so. That’s why I’m afraid if it’s something other than those.

Jayhovah · 01-11-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

I apologize. Not the Z1, it was a different brand. I think they did the CMC, I’ll have to check the paperwork and see, but I think so. That’s why I’m afraid if it’s something other than those.

I wouldn't be surprised if they replaced the CMC and it has still failed on you. They are almost as bad as the CSC, but doesn't get as much discussion.

I think RJM (the clutch pedal company, not the fake SC company) makes an HD Master.

cjwsrt6 · 01-11-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I wouldn't be surprised if they replaced the CMC and it has still failed on you. They are almost as bad as the CSC, but doesn't get as much discussion.

I think RJM (the clutch pedal company, not the fake SC company) makes an HD Master.

I did the cmc with the csc. I’m going to drop it back off when I leave on vacation. I’m hoping it’s just air in the lines, as the pedal does get mushy rarely. Still I don’t think that explains gear issue, I think that’s more the clutch not engaging fully

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