Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

shirokenkami · 11-16-2016, 03:48 PM

I bit the bullet, I just had my CSC replaced with a ZSpeed CMAK kit and performed at The Little Speed Shop in Rochester while I was visiting my cousin on vacation. I had the parts/fluids over-nighted to TLSS. Was scared shiteless that the thing was going to fail on me on the trip considering the car had already 46k and was about to drive 1500 miles roundtrip.

Ewrjontan · 11-17-2016, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirokenkami

I bit the bullet, I just had my CSC replaced with a ZSpeed CMAK kit and performed at The Little Speed Shop in Rochester while I was visiting my cousin on vacation. I had the parts/fluids over-nighted to TLSS. Was scared shiteless that the thing was going to fail on me on the trip considering the car had already 46k and was about to drive 1500 miles roundtrip.

I am planning on buying that too and just keeping it for when the time comes. What did the cost of install run you?

Zbrah · 11-16-2016, 07:43 PM

How's the Cmak working out for you?

shirokenkami · 11-17-2016, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah

How's the Cmak working out for you?

It's worked out fantastically! The pedal engagement feels far more direct than the OEM and the point at which the clutch engages is about 40-50% of release versus the 75-80% that it was at before. Very happy with my results!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewrjontan

I am planning on buying that too and just keeping it for when the time comes. What did the cost of install run you?

I'll put it to you this way, ALOT. If you can wrench, I'd suggest doing it yourself but know it will take you some time to do it without a lift. I believe the install time is something like 7ish hours not including the Master Cylinder install.

I myself did it for numerous reasons 1) I don't wrench. It's not that I can't, it's that I get too frustrated far too easily(like tossing stuff mad) and I find paying someone else to do it is alot better for my health, lol. 2) The convenience of having it done while I was on vacation just made alot of sense considering my round trip mileage on top of the vehicles actual ODO mileage.

I actually did a write up of the overall experience over in General Discussions.

An adventure to be sure...

Ewrjontan · 11-18-2016, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirokenkami

It's worked out fantastically! The pedal engagement feels far more direct than the OEM and the point at which the clutch engages is about 40-50% of release versus the 75-80% that it was at before. Very happy with my results!

I'll put it to you this way, ALOT. If you can wrench, I'd suggest doing it yourself but know it will take you some time to do it without a lift. I believe the install time is something like 7ish hours not including the Master Cylinder install.

I myself did it for numerous reasons 1) I don't wrench. It's not that I can't, it's that I get too frustrated far too easily(like tossing stuff mad) and I find paying someone else to do it is alot better for my health, lol. 2) The convenience of having it done while I was on vacation just made alot of sense considering my round trip mileage on top of the vehicles actual ODO mileage.

I actually did a write up of the overall experience over in General Discussions.

An adventure to be sure...

It's definitely something I would LIKE to do, but I don't have the time, tools nor help needed to pull this off. I haven't really done any sort of transmission work either so I would prefer to not learn on a newish vehicle. Thanks for the info. Nice to know the clutch engagement point changes

DIGItonium · 11-17-2016, 10:14 AM

Does it make any sense to continue keeping track of owners with CSC/Clutch issues? It's pretty obvious the OEM CSC is a major weak link followed by the master cylinder. I'm not as active on the forums anymore, and I still get PM from owners wanting to be added to the list.

phantom370z · 11-17-2016, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Does it make any sense to continue keeping track of owners with CSC/Clutch issues? It's pretty obvious the OEM CSC is a major weak link followed by the master cylinder. I'm not as active on the forums anymore, and I still get PM from owners wanting to be added to the list.

With the new class action suit that's ongoing, potentially it could make sense.

shirokenkami · 11-17-2016, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom370z

With the new class action suit that's ongoing, potentially it could make sense.

Agreed.

DIGItonium · 11-18-2016, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom370z

With the new class action suit that's ongoing, potentially it could make sense.

Wow. I've not caught up with these events. I'm still hosting the spreadsheet using Google Docs. If someone wants to take over hosting it, please let me know since I'm not as active on the forum nowadays.

superbase · 11-23-2016, 03:51 AM

Dunno if there's any interest in me posting this, but I finally had my CSC replaced today. I posted about it a couple of months ago but the dealer couldnt reproduce the issue at the time. It finally got bad enough where it was a constant issue. They didnt make any beef about replacing it. Took 1 day and car is good as new again.

3.7 ZPA · 11-23-2016, 08:44 PM

I had the ZSpeed stage 2 quiet clutch kit installed today, along with the CMAK CSC replacement kit, a lightweight flywheel, and a new master cylinder. It's a completely different car now, in a good way.

DIGItonium · 11-24-2016, 03:57 PM

Starting Jan 2017 I will no longer host and maintain the spreadsheet. If no one wants to volunteer to take over the spreadsheet I'm going to take it down and remove the link on the front page.

Cheech · 12-04-2016, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Starting Jan 2017 I will no longer host and maintain the spreadsheet. If no one wants to volunteer to take over the spreadsheet I'm going to take it down and remove the link on the front page.

Can you just leave what's there? if anyone wants to be added they could contact the law firm that's creating a class action lawsuit and be added to that list.

Just an idea

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

DIGItonium · 12-05-2016, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheech

Can you just leave what's there? if anyone wants to be added they could contact the law firm that's creating a class action lawsuit and be added to that list.

Just an idea

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Sure. Provide the lawfirm the most recent copy of the spreadsheet so they can maintain it. I'm just trying to get it out of my hair since I don't own a Z anymore, and I'm not as active on the forums anymore. I just keep getting notifications.

Spooler · 12-10-2016, 11:17 AM

Well, my 2013 with 21,000 miles just had an issue. It went to half peddle pressure Friday morning. It came back to the top with a couple of pumps but this is the tail tail sign it will be done shortly. Order a lightened flywheel and clutch kit to replace everything soon before I get stranded on the side of the road.

11-16-2016, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
shirokenkami Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 38 Posts: 232 Drives: 2013 Z Tour Spt 6mt Rep Power: 23	I bit the bullet, I just had my CSC replaced with a ZSpeed CMAK kit and performed at The Little Speed Shop in Rochester while I was visiting my cousin on vacation. I had the parts/fluids over-nighted to TLSS. Was scared shiteless that the thing was going to fail on me on the trip considering the car had already 46k and was about to drive 1500 miles roundtrip. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”- Edmund Burke

11-16-2016, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5453	How's the Cmak working out for you? __________________

11-17-2016, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Does it make any sense to continue keeping track of owners with CSC/Clutch issues? It's pretty obvious the OEM CSC is a major weak link followed by the master cylinder. I'm not as active on the forums anymore, and I still get PM from owners wanting to be added to the list. __________________

11-24-2016, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Starting Jan 2017 I will no longer host and maintain the spreadsheet. If no one wants to volunteer to take over the spreadsheet I'm going to take it down and remove the link on the front page. __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[STICKY] How much did you pay for your 370Z? (Australian Version) [STICKY]	AK370Z	Australia/New Zealand	155	03-20-2021 07:35 AM
Sticky: 370Z Transmission Failures (6MT)	DIGItonium	Engine & Drivetrain	104	02-25-2021 10:19 AM
[FOR SALE] 370z clutch, flywheel & pressure plate	40flash	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	2	06-11-2012 08:10 AM
CSC Acting UP? Sticky Clutch captured on video.. help?	GonGo	Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs	7	12-23-2011 09:33 PM
370Z flywheel, pressure plate & Clutch disc	40flash	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	2	07-23-2010 07:03 AM

11-23-2016, 03:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
superbase Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 9 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 10	Dunno if there's any interest in me posting this, but I finally had my CSC replaced today. I posted about it a couple of months ago but the dealer couldnt reproduce the issue at the time. It finally got bad enough where it was a constant issue. They didnt make any beef about replacing it. Took 1 day and car is good as new again.

11-23-2016, 08:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	I had the ZSpeed stage 2 quiet clutch kit installed today, along with the CMAK CSC replacement kit, a lightweight flywheel, and a new master cylinder. It's a completely different car now, in a good way.

12-10-2016, 11:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,127 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Well, my 2013 with 21,000 miles just had an issue. It went to half peddle pressure Friday morning. It came back to the top with a couple of pumps but this is the tail tail sign it will be done shortly. Order a lightened flywheel and clutch kit to replace everything soon before I get stranded on the side of the road.