Another CSC failure?

OKC Z

Dont buy the south bend. I have stage 2 kevlar/ flywheel kit and csc and hate the I got it installed.

370Z Purist

Too much chatter?

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ChrisSlicks

Nissan recommends that the CSC be replaced when the clutch is replaced, even with stock parts. They say it is something to do with contamination, but I think it is really just because the part is crappy. So much for "progress".

First thing, check the clutch fluid level. Consider bleeding the clutch line if there is no sign of fluid loss.

There is a chance that it is covered under the drivetrain warranty, but with an aftermarket clutch they might fight you on that one since the CSC directly engages the clutch pressure plate and any sizing error can cause problems. Did this clutch require a CSC adapter ring for proper engagement?

If it does need replacement I think the Z-speed is your best choice.

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370Z Purist

I'm going aftermarket for a few reasons. I don't want to pay the huge labor charge pf dropping the transmission just to replace the CSC, and there's always the risk they'll tell me it's not covered. There's also the risk of the flimsy, plastic CSC failing again very soon afterwards. There's not a single sign of air in the clutch, since the fluid level is just below max (cold) and has never been touched, to my knowledge, since the car was bought. I am all stock right now, save for an axleback. The clutch pedal has also been extremely spongy for the several times I've depressed it over the course of a day. This is me considering going aftermarket clutch, flywheel, and CSC because I eventually want a twin turbo setup.

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-Phil

"Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

ChrisSlicks

My bad, got the impression that your clutch was already aftermarket.

I think you are a good candidate for a clutch bleed if you want to try and get more life out of it. The clutch fluid does get pretty nasty. But if you're ready for the upgrade then there's no time like the present.

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OKC Z

Well I had no issues with the stock clutch to begin with. But I was planning to boost the Z which is no longer in the plans. But I purchased the kit thinking it would be an upgrade, well that's when the problems started. At first when the clutch was installed it was like a sponge and hard to put in 1st and second. Well it couldn't be adjusted. After 2 days i noticed a noise that wouldn't go away. Its like a grinding noise. So i went and took it back to shop and they said it was normal and to change the trans fluid. I did and nothing changed. It became harder to put in gear now. I was told that the lines or master had air in it. Well took it to nissan and got it flushed for $115. Now there is no more air and still makes the grinding noise and its really hard to put in first gear. I must try 2-3 times at every stop/light. And god forbid i try to rev above 4k and try to shift into 2nd cause it will not go in no matter how fast or slow one throws the gear. So dont get in my opinion. Other might of had a great experience.