2 Nismos transmission failure after highway driving.

batman_4 · 09-23-2009, 08:56 AM

+1 on having to take it easy during the break-in period. i can't imagine ragging my car out with only 300 miles on the ODO.

RCZ · 09-23-2009, 11:09 AM

I had my first trackday at 600 miles on the ODO or something and My car runs great

Zeto · 09-23-2009, 12:26 PM

Damn I need to check my diff oil.

Baddriver · 09-23-2009, 03:16 PM

yeah, my fault for not heeding the break in.... but there were other 370s on that day, we are all in a convoy, one was another mt, and atleast 3 others were AT. Yes, they all have higher mileage than my car but I'm quite sure that most of them have yet to break the 1200 mile barrier either. the other nismo that stalled had 500++ miles on it with an oil cooler. I was trailing an AT 370 and not overtaking anyone.

we were in a convoy of 18 cars..... more than half of them have low mileage (bnew gtrs and 370s, porsche panamera, r8).

semtex · 09-23-2009, 04:16 PM

Molten plastic lining? That's strange. I did my own fluid swap, and there's no plastic lining on the drain bolt itself. The bolt is steel, and there's washer. Are you referring to the washer? The washer is aluminum though, not plastic. Either way, it sounds like there was some sort of sludge stuck to the bolt, which definitely is not good.

Baddriver · 09-23-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Molten plastic lining? That's strange. I did my own fluid swap, and there's no plastic lining on the drain bolt itself. The bolt is steel, and there's washer. Are you referring to the washer? The washer is aluminum though, not plastic. Either way, it sounds like there was some sort of sludge stuck to the bolt, which definitely is not good.

it could be sludge....hmmmm. there were 2 bolts, the one in the pick has something black and stuck to it

we'll seen soon if it's made a difference.

semtex · 09-23-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Baddriver

it could be sludge....hmmmm. there were 2 bolts, the one in the pick has something black and stuck to it

we'll seen soon if it's made a difference.

Yes, there are two bolts. There's a drain bolt and hole, and a separate bolt/hole for filling. Which pic are you referring to? This one?

That's the drain hole, and all I see is a little residual fluid dripping out.

Baddriver · 09-23-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Yes, there are two bolts. There's a drain bolt and hole, and a separate bolt/hole for filling. Which pic are you referring to? This one?

That's the drain hole, and all I see is a little residual fluid dripping out.

yeah, the drain plug was the one with the black sludge on it....

I didn't personally replace the fluids but I was there with them.

semtex · 09-23-2009, 04:39 PM

Here is the exploded view of the diff from the service manual, in case anyone is curious.

kannibul · 09-23-2009, 06:12 PM

hmm, methinks the OP is not one speaking from experience.

09-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 368	+1 on having to take it easy during the break-in period. i can't imagine ragging my car out with only 300 miles on the ODO. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

09-23-2009, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Baddriver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 89 Drives: Evo ix, Nismo 370z Rep Power: 265	yeah, my fault for not heeding the break in.... but there were other 370s on that day, we are all in a convoy, one was another mt, and atleast 3 others were AT. Yes, they all have higher mileage than my car but I'm quite sure that most of them have yet to break the 1200 mile barrier either. the other nismo that stalled had 500++ miles on it with an oil cooler. I was trailing an AT 370 and not overtaking anyone. we were in a convoy of 18 cars..... more than half of them have low mileage (bnew gtrs and 370s, porsche panamera, r8). Last edited by Baddriver; 09-23-2009 at 03:33 PM.

09-23-2009, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Molten plastic lining? That's strange. I did my own fluid swap, and there's no plastic lining on the drain bolt itself. The bolt is steel, and there's washer. Are you referring to the washer? The washer is aluminum though, not plastic. Either way, it sounds like there was some sort of sludge stuck to the bolt, which definitely is not good. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

09-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Here is the exploded view of the diff from the service manual, in case anyone is curious. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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09-23-2009, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I had my first trackday at 600 miles on the ODO or something and My car runs great

09-23-2009, 12:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 41 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 268	Damn I need to check my diff oil.

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kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	hmm, methinks the OP is not one speaking from experience.

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