Mechanic couldn't help... Can you?

Hugoneus · 10-02-2010, 01:32 PM

Dear members,

I have the following issue:

When I put the car in neutral, after it is warmed up and hold the clutch all the way down, I can hear this intermittent clicking sound and a gentle tapping on the clutch. I am pretty sure the sound was not there before. I took her to the mechanic, he shrug and said "I donno...". Great! He said he will call Nissan on Monday and ask.

Can one of you fine people, try this on your car?

Thanks!

cab83_750 · 10-02-2010, 01:35 PM

I get that too. Not trying to be funny, but I call it "foot massage.". It comes and goes.

Throw out bearing.

Let us know what the dealer says.

Hugoneus · 10-02-2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

I get that too. Not trying to be funny, but I call it "foot massage.". It comes and goes.

Throw out bearing.

Let us know what the dealer says.

I'll let you know.

I don't mind the massage, but I fear it did not use to be there, that is what concerns me.

ProfessorDave · 10-02-2010, 03:01 PM

I also experience this, but am curious what you find out

Carno · 10-02-2010, 03:20 PM

Hmm, never felt that on my car.

cab83_750 · 10-02-2010, 03:37 PM

I love my Z. I just wished the tranny was a lot linear.

One day, hopefully, someone will come out with a better clutch/disk/throwout bearing/pressure Plate package to mask this issue.

OP, can you hear it? Or feel it? Or both? In my case, the throw out bearing gets noisy sometimes. If it is not noisy, I can feel the ticking/pulsation when I have the clutch in. Note that 70% of the time, it is normal......just intermittent!

WarmAndSCSI · 10-02-2010, 03:39 PM

Your mechanic doesn't know what a noisy TOB sounds like? lol

I think everybody else here is right - it's just noise from the throw out bearing. It may or may not indicate a real problem. I'm not too familiar with the fully hydraulic "push style" TOB system that the Z has, so I can't say for sure.

ThoriumHotdog · 10-02-2010, 04:20 PM

Mechanics.... uhg. Sounds like you took it to a random shop. Seriously, find a really good Nissan certified Diagnostic Technician or a really good shop that specializes in Nissans. Never take your car to a "mechanic".

PapoZalsa · 10-02-2010, 04:40 PM

The noise of my throw out bearing on my 350Z used to be worth. I noticed a little bit on the 370Z.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Your mechanic doesn't know what a noisy TOB sounds like? lol

I think everybody else here is right - it's just noise from the throw out bearing. It may or may not indicate a real problem. I'm not too familiar with the fully hydraulic "push style" TOB system that the Z has, so I can't say for sure.

Can you call that guy a mechanic?

Hugoneus · 10-02-2010, 11:46 PM

This is the mechanic at my dealership where I bought the car!! He seemed very disinterested to fix the car, he just shrugged his shoulders and treated me as if I were an idiot. When I was leaving, I said okay well I will call you on Monday to see what you hear from Nissan and he was standing around some of the salesmen at the time and he laughed and said he won't be there on Monday.

Anyhow, I will follow up and let you guys know, thanks for your advice.

cab83_750 · 10-02-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugoneus

This is the mechanic at my dealership where I bought the car!! He seemed very disinterested to fix the car, he just shrugged his shoulders and treated me as if I were an idiot. When I was leaving, I said okay well I will call you on Monday to see what you hear from Nissan and he was standing around some of the salesmen at the time and he laughed and said he won't be there on Monday.

Anyhow, I will follow up and let you guys know, thanks for your advice.

For the record, this is my first time to make this recommendation ----- go someplace else quickly. I do not think it will be healthy for you and your car to remain with that dealership.

optiontrader · 10-03-2010, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugoneus

When I was leaving, I said okay well I will call you on Monday to see what you hear from Nissan and he was standing around some of the salesmen at the time and he laughed and said he won't be there on Monday.

This I would have quickly brought up with the Service Manager and GM. One thing saying you won't be there (did he offer an interim person to fill in for him?), but laughing? That strikes as "don't give a $hit" - something that I latch on to pretty instantly.

jaedub · 10-03-2010, 04:21 AM

my car makes a slight clicking sound too when i press the cluth. I think its normal tho. It shouldnt be any problem imo

ROC1ROB · 10-03-2010, 08:05 AM

Unfortunatly, Nissan has the worst sounding tranny of all time I think. This thing is going to make all kinds of noises and for the most part are "normal".

Bring the car to the dealer just to have it on record for future references. If any mechanic laughs make sure you call him on it. In front of other people would be a good idea.

OP make sure you call the dealership on monday, even if you know he won't be there. Then you can mention to the service manager how you felt when he laughed at you / made you feel by asking about the problem.

6spd · 10-03-2010, 08:23 AM

yep, very very noisy tranny's unfortunately.

10-02-2010, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 15	Mechanic couldn't help... Can you? Dear members, I have the following issue: When I put the car in neutral, after it is warmed up and hold the clutch all the way down, I can hear this intermittent clicking sound and a gentle tapping on the clutch. I am pretty sure the sound was not there before. I took her to the mechanic, he shrug and said "I donno...". Great! He said he will call Nissan on Monday and ask. Can one of you fine people, try this on your car? Thanks! __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

10-02-2010, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	I also experience this, but am curious what you find out __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-02-2010, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 17	Your mechanic doesn't know what a noisy TOB sounds like? lol I think everybody else here is right - it's just noise from the throw out bearing. It may or may not indicate a real problem. I'm not too familiar with the fully hydraulic "push style" TOB system that the Z has, so I can't say for sure. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

10-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 15	This is the mechanic at my dealership where I bought the car!! He seemed very disinterested to fix the car, he just shrugged his shoulders and treated me as if I were an idiot. When I was leaving, I said okay well I will call you on Monday to see what you hear from Nissan and he was standing around some of the salesmen at the time and he laughed and said he won't be there on Monday. Anyhow, I will follow up and let you guys know, thanks for your advice. __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

10-03-2010, 08:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	yep, very very noisy tranny's unfortunately. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-02-2010, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I get that too. Not trying to be funny, but I call it "foot massage.". It comes and goes. Throw out bearing. Let us know what the dealer says.

10-02-2010, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Carno Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 113 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Hmm, never felt that on my car.

10-02-2010, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I love my Z. I just wished the tranny was a lot linear. One day, hopefully, someone will come out with a better clutch/disk/throwout bearing/pressure Plate package to mask this issue. OP, can you hear it? Or feel it? Or both? In my case, the throw out bearing gets noisy sometimes. If it is not noisy, I can feel the ticking/pulsation when I have the clutch in. Note that 70% of the time, it is normal......just intermittent!

10-02-2010, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Mechanics.... uhg. Sounds like you took it to a random shop. Seriously, find a really good Nissan certified Diagnostic Technician or a really good shop that specializes in Nissans. Never take your car to a "mechanic".

10-03-2010, 04:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	my car makes a slight clicking sound too when i press the cluth. I think its normal tho. It shouldnt be any problem imo

10-03-2010, 08:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 14	Unfortunatly, Nissan has the worst sounding tranny of all time I think. This thing is going to make all kinds of noises and for the most part are "normal". Bring the car to the dealer just to have it on record for future references. If any mechanic laughs make sure you call him on it. In front of other people would be a good idea. OP make sure you call the dealership on monday, even if you know he won't be there. Then you can mention to the service manager how you felt when he laughed at you / made you feel by asking about the problem.

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