Clutch makes thud noise after shift

Infidel · 06-07-2013, 04:12 PM

When I complete a shift I'm getting a 'thud' noise that seems to be coming from the clutch. It started this morning and seems to be happening about 60-70% of the time. It happens when the clutch pedal has fully returned from a shift. Any ideas?

One the 12th I'll be taking the car in to have a new clutch/flywheel/CSC installed along with an LSD so I don't know whether to even waste my time with the dealership. However, if they were to install a new clutch I might be able to sell it quicker since there will only be a few miles on it when it gets pulled.

nissan394 · 06-07-2013, 04:30 PM

Sounds like your just popping the clutch after shifting. But my clutch makes a noise at low speed when being quickly engaged unsure if its the same noise my 350 did it also

Infidel · 06-07-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nissan394

Sounds like your just popping the clutch after shifting. But my clutch makes a noise at low speed when being quickly engaged unsure if its the same noise my 350 did it also

This is AFTER the shift is completed and the clutch has returned to position.

JohnYu · 06-08-2013, 10:54 AM

I think I have same issues with my nismo too ! Especially when i shift second gear

enkei2k · 06-08-2013, 10:57 AM

does it happen when you let off the gas as well or just when you shift?

you wouldn't happen to have a video of it would you?

JohnYu · 06-08-2013, 11:00 AM

When I shift I wil hear kaka sound

Infidel · 06-08-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnYu

When I shift I wil hear kaka sound

Infidel · 06-08-2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

does it happen when you let off the gas as well or just when you shift?

you wouldn't happen to have a video of it would you?

Just when I shift. It doesn't look like I'll be able to cruise by the dealership before I drop it off to get everything installed. It's all being replaced anyway.

Plus, I'm having an RJM clutch pedal installed because the stock pedal SUCKS !!!

luigi90210 · 06-08-2013, 12:02 PM

completely normal, dont worry about it too much

every 370z i have seen and even some 350z make tons of noise when shifting, disengaging the clutch, ect.

fxroar · 06-08-2013, 01:38 PM

You need to post a vid. Seems to be normal if this is occuring immediately "after" releasing the clutch.

Fountainhead · 06-08-2013, 07:32 PM

Yeah when it happens is pretty important.

Infidel · 06-08-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fxroar

You need to post a vid. Seems to be normal if this is occuring immediately "after" releasing the clutch.

That's when it happens. I wouldn't call it normal because if it made this noise when I test drove it I would have not bought that particular Z.

06-07-2013, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 15	Clutch makes thud noise after shift When I complete a shift I'm getting a 'thud' noise that seems to be coming from the clutch. It started this morning and seems to be happening about 60-70% of the time. It happens when the clutch pedal has fully returned from a shift. Any ideas? One the 12th I'll be taking the car in to have a new clutch/flywheel/CSC installed along with an LSD so I don't know whether to even waste my time with the dealership. However, if they were to install a new clutch I might be able to sell it quicker since there will only be a few miles on it when it gets pulled.

06-07-2013, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
nissan394 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: middletown, new york Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 13	Sounds like your just popping the clutch after shifting. But my clutch makes a noise at low speed when being quickly engaged unsure if its the same noise my 350 did it also __________________ 2010 magnetic black touring sport 6mt,gloss black sport rays, 20mm-25mm spacers, berk tp's, injen ses catback, z1 19 row oil cooler, swift springs and injen longtube intakes "350z" version

06-08-2013, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3717	does it happen when you let off the gas as well or just when you shift? you wouldn't happen to have a video of it would you? __________________ ...need boost...

06-08-2013, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
fxroar Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 525 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 17	You need to post a vid. Seems to be normal if this is occuring immediately "after" releasing the clutch. __________________ Fast Intentions / K&N / Blox / Evo-R / Uprev / Forgestar 19" F14 / R40 / NST / Z1 / SDCE / H&R / Kenwood / ISS Forged 20" FM10R

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JohnYu Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 92 Drives: nismo 370 Rep Power: 13	I think I have same issues with my nismo too ! Especially when i shift second gear

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