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

Agent K

Well, I got my car back from the dealership today. According to the service manager, Nissan technical bulletin recommended flushing fluid and replacing with fluid used in the GT-R. I drove it around a little bit; the clutch feels normal...so far, so good. I hope this does the trick.

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'13 370Z Midnight Blue 6MT / Touring Sport w/nav / PPE Long Tube Racing Headers / FI TDX 10" Resonator w/CF mufflers / K&N Drop-Ins / ZSpeed Underbody Shroud v2 / DRL 'always on' Mod

Misnomer

Yesterday I decided to replace the entire clutch assembly. The guy at the shop said he agrees with the Nissan recommendation because it's the only way to ensure no further clutch issues, and he also agreed that by the time both the SC and MC were replaced I'd be most of the way to a total replacement anyway. He ordered a heavy-duty kit, with the same kind of clutch I already have, that he says should last the life of the car. The estimate to get it out the door (parts/labor/etc.) is ~$2500. I know some will think I should have tried replacing just the SC and MC, or even started with just the SC, but I'm generally not a fan of "wait and see." I tend to quickly get to a point where I'd rather spend more money but know I won't ever have to worry about it again. I've (mostly) made peace with the cost, and right now I just want my car back.

Awesome! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

MagmaRed370z

Keep us posted.

Misnomer

I talked to the shop manager on Saturday, and the out-the-door estimate is now $3000. *sigh* (That's all I have for this repair, so let's hope there are no complications once the work starts!!) He assured me that the kit is comprehensive, heavy duty, and the same kind of clutch I currently have, and he said he'd pay for 2-day shipping. He's supposed to order it today and call me to (a) confirm the expected delivery date and (b) tell me the warranty info. If I still haven't heard anything by 2pm I'll call them.

Zbrah

I'd put a hold on that order. You can piece together each item from our vendors and put a chunk of that money back in your pockets. $3,000 is a little too much IMO.

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Misnomer

Maybe I am getting screwed (paying the standard "I don't know much about cars" premium), but I made the best decision I could. :shrugs: I'm living with it, plus it's too late for any changes now. Assuming the kit gets delivered tomorrow I'll have my car back NLT Thursday, and at this point that's all I care about.

Because it's not: if you go back and read again, the out-the-door quote went from $2500 to $3000. The kit quote went from $1600 to $1800, because apparently the first one wasn't comprehensive (whatever). More parts = more labor, so an additional $500 all told. Depressing, but it didn't feel outrageous.

The guy also said this kit is my only option if I want the car done any time soon: he said everywhere else they called, the parts were out of stock until mid-June.

Oh dude, I'm sorry.