Feel whirling gears when clutch pedal is depressed

Kokomo Dave · 02-12-2023, 08:09 AM

I own a low mileage 2011 Nissan 370Z in perfect condition but with one peculiarity. When I depress the clutch pedal I can sorta feel the whirling of gears. It's just kind of annoying. I've owned lots of stick shift cars in the past and never felt that before. Thanks in advance for your input.

vtec to vvel · 02-12-2023, 10:47 AM

Most likely the clutch that you are feeling and not so much the gears. I have experienced this on other cars and never had any issues. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

CrimsonSword · 02-13-2023, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Most likely the clutch that you are feeling and not so much the gears. I have experienced this on other cars and never had any issues. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

I do agree. I would just run it and not bother investigating. When the clutch goes... it goes and it's not a big deal.

filip00 · 02-13-2023, 03:17 AM

What you hear is the clutch bearing. For a Z that's normal.

loon · 02-13-2023, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

What you hear is the clutch bearing. For a Z that's normal.

I thought that was only when the clutch is let out, not depressed?
I’ve known every Z is like the opposite of how he describes, when the clutch is left engaged in neutral, mfer is noisy?

vtec to vvel · 02-13-2023, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by filip00

What you hear is the clutch bearing. For a Z that's normal.

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Originally Posted by loon

I thought that was only when the clutch is let out, not depressed?
I’ve known every Z is like the opposite of how he describes, when the clutch is left engaged in neutral, mfer is noisy?

The "clutch chatter" is normal on all stock Z's, and only stops for the time the clutch pedal is pressed down. My 350Z also did this.

MZ DAIZY · 02-13-2023, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

The "clutch chatter" is normal on all stock Z's, and only stops for the time the clutch pedal is pressed down. My 350Z also did this.

I’ll second this. DAIZY chattered like mad. Especially at low revs.

Kokomo Dave · 02-14-2023, 08:41 PM

Thanks everyone for your input, DAVE

Ventruck · 02-17-2023, 11:09 PM

One thing I'd just add since you said your car was low mileage, in my experience the noise can be more prominent if the car hasn't been driven in a while.

I was tripping out during the beginning of the pandemic lockdown as my Z went from daily driver to being driven every few days, and beginning of the occasional drive came with that noise.

02-12-2023, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kokomo Dave Base Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 3 Drives: 2015 Chevy Z06 Rep Power: 2	Feel whirling gears when clutch pedal is depressed I own a low mileage 2011 Nissan 370Z in perfect condition but with one peculiarity. When I depress the clutch pedal I can sorta feel the whirling of gears. It's just kind of annoying. I've owned lots of stick shift cars in the past and never felt that before. Thanks in advance for your input.

02-12-2023, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,909 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	Most likely the clutch that you are feeling and not so much the gears. I have experienced this on other cars and never had any issues. Someone correct me if I’m wrong. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

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filip00 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 495 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 112004	What you hear is the clutch bearing. For a Z that's normal.

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Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	One thing I'd just add since you said your car was low mileage, in my experience the noise can be more prominent if the car hasn't been driven in a while. I was tripping out during the beginning of the pandemic lockdown as my Z went from daily driver to being driven every few days, and beginning of the occasional drive came with that noise.