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

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-29-2015, 10:23 AM

here it is! You did post earlier that in previous threads you listed your steps/ experiences with adjustments. Do you remember?
"I've got one. I did the install myself over a year ago (~17K miles). I've done one adjustment. I check it every time I'm under the car, and at this point expect to do no more than one adjust per 10-20K miles depending on how hard the clutch plate is used during that time. The adjustment is simple, requires minimal tools (jack + stands or ramps needed), and takes very little time if you are already under the car for an oil change or something. I've posted about my experiences with the adjustment in several threads on the matter "
I can't find any of the "previous threads" you wrote of your experiences adjusting. Can you re-post those steps & experiences here?

JARblue · 06-29-2015, 10:43 AM

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I'll look here & also on the350z forum since i readbot as well as go through saved PM's.. I will also check out Z1 PDF for more info as well as their info on 1 how to adjust, 2 how often to adjust 3 what a symptoms of need to adjust. 4 Fitment with turbos.... How often did you say you adjust yours? Posts your steps of adjustments as well as pics. I seem to recall someone on this forum stating they put pics of adjusting the Elimination unit. Was that you? Where can o find the pics?

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I have adjusted mine once so far. I did it at about 12K miles. I have around 18K miles on the car since the install now.

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Originally Posted by KoolKarmaJoe

here it is! You did post earlier that in previous threads you listed your steps/ experiences with adjustments. Do you remember?
"I've got one. I did the install myself over a year ago (~17K miles). I've done one adjustment. I check it every time I'm under the car, and at this point expect to do no more than one adjust per 10-20K miles depending on how hard the clutch plate is used during that time. The adjustment is simple, requires minimal tools (jack + stands or ramps needed), and takes very little time if you are already under the car for an oil change or something. I've posted about my experiences with the adjustment in several threads on the matter "
I can't find any of the "previous threads" you wrote of your experiences adjusting. Can you re-post those steps & experiences here?

This thread has some good info. The link goes straight to the post I made after my first adjustment Opinions needed:ZSpeed HD CSC or Z1 Motorsports Slave Delete

I will be doing an oil change this week and will try to take some photos. It is easy enough that I don't even mind taking it apart to show the steps for adjustment in more detail even though I won't be adjusting it

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-29-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I have adjusted mine once so far. I did it at about 12K miles. I have around 18K miles on the car since the install now.

This thread has some good info. The link goes straight to the post I made after my first adjustment Opinions needed:ZSpeed HD CSC or Z1 Motorsports Slave Delete

I will be doing an oil change this week and will try to take some photos. It is easy enough that I don't even mind taking it apart to show the steps for adjustment in more detail even though I won't be adjusting it

I was viewing the PDF for this installation & adjustments on the Elimination Kit. Wow, seems a little more than I wish to get into after reading # 14 "ADJUSTMENTS". And you are correct with your reference to checking/ adjusting with every oil change as it states that as well in the PDF. As far as frequency other than what's listed in PDF of Z1 Elimination , I referred to articles that are posted on "My350z.com".. Quite a few posts there as well as "The350Z.com".. "Travlee" post 12-09-2014

ShutokuZ · 06-29-2015, 01:01 PM

If this doesn't show the level of denial Nissan is in, I don't know what will. Compare the fluid color and the statement on my work order under section E..... I have 14k and 2.5 years of driving it.

Zbrah · 06-29-2015, 01:07 PM

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If this doesn't show the level of denial Nissan is in, I don't know what will. Compare the fluid color and the statement on my work order under section E..... I have 14k and 2.5 years of driving it.

Not to mention the fluid level is rather low! You can clearly see what clean fluid should look like comparing the brake fluid bottle right next to it. Nissan...

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-29-2015, 01:32 PM

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Not to mention the fluid level is rather low! You can clearly see what clean fluid should look like comparing the brake fluid bottle right next to it. Nissan...

I'd gladly kick in $500.00 to rent a booth to be displayed at Annual Z DAY that puts forth information of the horrible Nissan CSC issues as well as other "weak" power train problems that plague the Z.

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ShutokuZ · 06-29-2015, 01:47 PM

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Not to mention the fluid level is rather low! You can clearly see what clean fluid should look like comparing the brake fluid bottle right next to it. Nissan...

And this is how it looked after I got them to finally flush it. Notice the black deposits at the bottom? I pointed that out to them as not normal, but they argued that it was. I got them to flush it a second time however after some pleading. Not sure where the deposit came from, as the removed CSC looked to be in pretty good shape and hadn't shown any deformation.

Zbrah · 06-29-2015, 01:58 PM

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And this is how it looked after I got them to finally flush it. Notice the black deposits at the bottom? I pointed that out to them as not normal, but they argued that it was. I got them to flush it a second time however after some pleading. Not sure where the deposit came from, as the removed CSC looked to be in pretty good shape and hadn't shown any deformation.

Mine was really dark and had small chunks of the black stuff at the bottom too. I used a syringe bulb to get the dirty stuff and fluid out, I should have taken some pictures but I was in a hurry.

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-29-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

If this doesn't show the level of denial Nissan is in, I don't know what will. Compare the fluid color and the statement on my work order under section E..... I have 14k and 2.5 years of driving it.

Dammit!! This really blows! We got crappy OEM parts, we look for solutions on our own or from aftermarket solutions. Many of us have been stranded & had to be towed. Does the answer lay in aftermarket parts? I think not! We paid for a quality and got Yugo instead. I will take great pleasure in displaying my distain for Nissan OEM CSC at the next Z-day. I may make a spectacle of it by hanging banners, hiring big breasted female pole dancers, give out free cotton candy, beer on tap, etc, etc, to drawl in spectators to view my stand and hear the complaints about nissan OEM CSC. Hahaha!

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Zbrah · 06-29-2015, 01:30 PM

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Dammit!! This really blows! We got crappy OEM parts, we look for solutions on our own or from aftermarket solutions. Many of us have been stranded & had to be towed. Does the answer lay in aftermarket parts? I think not! We paid for a quality and got Yugo instead. I will take great pleasure in displaying my distain for Nissan OEM CSC at the next Z-day. I may make a spectacle of it by hanging banners, hiring big breasted female pole dancers, give out free cotton candy, beer on tap, etc, etc, to drawl in spectators to view my stand and hear the complaints about nissan OEM CSC. Hahaha!

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hire a a flat bet with your Z on it for display.

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-29-2015, 01:34 PM

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hire a a flat bet with your Z on it for display.

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hire a a flat bet with your Z on it for display.

Excellent idea! Also display pics of what's involved to replace CSC, replacement/aftermarket part invoices, labor invoices, Tow invoices, etc.

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JARblue · 07-02-2015, 09:53 AM

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Can you re-post those steps & experiences here?

On Topic Thread Post #4661

Here are some pics of the adjustment. The biggest thing is the nut is a lock nut, so a ratcheting wrench is helpful. Take note of the washers and remove the bolt. The second pic shows bolt and washers with the nut almost removed. The third pic shows the threaded rod with the bolt removed. Loosen the two nuts to rotate the threaded rod 1/2 turn (might need 1 full turn depending on the clutch plate wear). Then tighten up the nuts on the threaded rod and reinstall the bolt and lock nut. Piece of cake

06-29-2015, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
KoolKarmaJoe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 417 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z R M6 Rep Power: 13	here it is! You did post earlier that in previous threads you listed your steps/ experiences with adjustments. Do you remember? "I've got one. I did the install myself over a year ago (~17K miles). I've done one adjustment. I check it every time I'm under the car, and at this point expect to do no more than one adjust per 10-20K miles depending on how hard the clutch plate is used during that time. The adjustment is simple, requires minimal tools (jack + stands or ramps needed), and takes very little time if you are already under the car for an oil change or something. I've posted about my experiences with the adjustment in several threads on the matter " I can't find any of the "previous threads" you wrote of your experiences adjusting. Can you re-post those steps & experiences here? __________________ "Joe" AAM True 3" Duals / Whiteline Bars & Rear Links / Tanabe Sustec Pro / Mishimoto Oil Cooler / Michelin Pilot SS ACT HD Pressure Plate / ACT Performance Disc / ACT Streetlite Flywheel / ZSpeed HD CSC on GTR Fluid.

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