transmission grinding?

Brandon26pdx · 09-01-2009, 05:08 PM

It's just a loud and clunky transmission. The clutch throw out bearing rattles away while the tranny is in neutral, 2nd gear whirrs noticably at low speeds and is notchy before the oil warms up fully. It's just mechanical side effects of a crude manual transmission. Mines been this way since day one.

DIGItonium · 09-01-2009, 09:50 PM

I changed my shifting habits, and my gearbox has been doing very good. I used to have a habit (still do once in awhile) of shifting too early while pressing down the clutch pedal, and clunkiness and gear grinding tends to be problematic. I also press down the clutch pedal a bit quicker in between shifts, and engagements are much more smooth.

TipsZ · 01-05-2010, 12:28 PM

Any update from the OP on this issue?

Daishi · 01-06-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

Any update from the OP on this issue?

i havent taken the car to the dealership or anything i havent heard the grinding issue at all just went away by itself. The only other issue im having with the car is when its extremely cold out in the 20's i drive the car till it warms up completely turn it off and start it back up right away and it sounds like the starter is grinding. The dealership replaced the starter on the car and it still does it but only when its in the 20's. mid 30 degree weather and up and im not able to replicate the issue.

shabarivas · 01-05-2010, 01:32 PM

When you are driving slow - shift slowly
When you are mashing it - shift FAST

AndyZ · 01-16-2010, 04:30 AM

Just let you know ive heard one guy swaped tranny. And one more my self. Gears were grinding Every 5th and 6th. you should check it out dealer ships wont charge you

Daishi · 01-16-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyZ

Just let you know ive heard one guy swaped tranny. And one more my self. Gears were grinding Every 5th and 6th. you should check it out dealer ships wont charge you

i havent had anymore issues. theres nothing to really check out there just not gonna be able to replicate it and send me on my way..

schrute · 01-20-2010, 03:29 AM

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phantom21 · 01-20-2010, 05:43 AM

^^^^Diesel TURBO injected Z, baby!!!

09-01-2009, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brandon26pdx Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 36 Drives: 08 350Z Rep Power: 18	It's just a loud and clunky transmission. The clutch throw out bearing rattles away while the tranny is in neutral, 2nd gear whirrs noticably at low speeds and is notchy before the oil warms up fully. It's just mechanical side effects of a crude manual transmission. Mines been this way since day one. __________________ 08 350Z-6spd-Magnetic Black

09-01-2009, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	I changed my shifting habits, and my gearbox has been doing very good. I used to have a habit (still do once in awhile) of shifting too early while pressing down the clutch pedal, and clunkiness and gear grinding tends to be problematic. I also press down the clutch pedal a bit quicker in between shifts, and engagements are much more smooth. __________________

01-05-2010, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
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01-20-2010, 05:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 17	^^^^Diesel TURBO injected Z, baby!!! __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers

01-05-2010, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	When you are driving slow - shift slowly When you are mashing it - shift FAST

01-16-2010, 04:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
AndyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Santa clara Age: 36 Posts: 334 Drives: Ford Escort "100HP" Rep Power: 17	Just let you know ive heard one guy swaped tranny. And one more my self. Gears were grinding Every 5th and 6th. you should check it out dealer ships wont charge you

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