Update on clutch/slave cylinder problem

The Dimer

If it's the CSC you definitely need to call customer affairs as stated above. Do you research ahead of time and don't take no for an answer. I just went through this exact ordeal last month.

Went to the dealer, told them I thought it was the CSC when I dropped it off. They call two days later and confirmed that was the problem only to tell me it wasn't covered under warranty and would cost me $1,200 to fix. I argued with my service guy, the tech, and the master mechanic with them telling me that because it's in the bell housing it's not covered under the transmission. I told them regardless of where it is it's still a part of the power-train and not a wearable part so it should be covered. They conceded that it was a part of the power-train but there system only showed it as being covered by the 3 year 36,000 mile basic warranty and not the 5 year 60,000 power-train warranty. They showed it to me on the screen so there was not much left for me at the dealership and that's when I called customer affairs.

The first lady I talked to was a total dunce. Typical canned responses from someone who didn't know what they were talking about. She even went as far to tell me the CSC wouldn't be covered because the warranty only covers mechanical failures. When I informed her that it was an internal part and there was no other way for it to fail she must have hit the bottom of her list of excuses because she forwarded my case to the next level up which is where you want to be.

This guy called me to discuss my case and then told me he was going to need a few days to do some research. Sure enough a few days later I get a call back and "the powers that be" determined that the part would be covered under my warranty.

Now I don't know how many miles you have on your car, but if you're within the factory power-train warranty there is no reason it shouldn't be replaced for free. If you're not and you don't have an extended warranty I don't think you have much room left to argue unfortunately.

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Inspector71

And others, this really helps me big time. I am calling Nissan consumer affairs today and get started on this. I have no doubt it is the CSC. Again, thanks everyone.

370ZChicago

Thanks for posting in such detail fellas. Had the same problem except I stuck my in 2nd gear after getting off the highway and stopped for nothing on my way home.

Looked at it with a couple gearheads, said it was the slave chamber and that they couldn't help...referred to Trans guys who quoted $1,880 (while replacing the clutch because I am at ~60k miles - he said $900 was parts) and promised a one day turn around. To which I said, whoa...too much

I have two questions guys:
1.) What would you suggest for a long term fix (aftermarket parts at a speed shop, full replacement?)
2.) What range should be considered "fair" for a Slave chamber and clutch replacement?

TreeSemdyZee

I'm getting a new clutch, lightweight flywheel, upgraded CSC, new master cylinder and SS lines (and more) for less than that from Joe at Zspeedperformance in two days.
Can't wait to see the difference and be confidence that the CSC won't fail.

Inspector71

I did contact Nissan consumer affairs, I could mostly understand the nice young lady at the other end, they made a case and have submitted it to someone who will call me within 24 hours. My clutch is working but it worked the last 3 times it was "fixed" until the pedal hit the floor and would not ome up again...all three times. I told them it must be the CSC and will they honor the warranty which expired 16 October considering it was in for this problem in May and September. I'll let you know what they say.

I have not raced this car or driven it hard. At what odometer count does the clutch have to be replaced? How much will that cost? Thanks everyone.

90 ST

There is no set mileage, as everyone drives the car different and in different conditions, I got about 160,000 miles on my clutch, and it was the CSC that went, but while the tranny was out had them do the clutch, as it was almost done anyway. Cost, that will depend on your area, but expect about 6-8 hours, if it's just the CSC the part is about 150-250, I'm in Canada, so pricing is very different then yours. If you don't have a lot of miles, I can't remember what you said it was, the clutch could be fine...what I would do if they are covering the repair is have them put in a CSC that you supply, if they will, and get the one from Z1. The clutch isn't the expensive part, it's the labour and the flywheel. OE at least.

Inspector71

I have 45K easy miles on it. I will decide what to do based on what Nissan Consumer Affairs tells me.

kenchan

i mustve spoken to the same lady

Inspector71

It cost me another 100 bucks. They flushed the system and replaced the standard clutch fluid with a "special" fluid that costs $40 dollars. It works great now. I asked how replacing clutch fluid could fix a cluth going to the floor problm. No real answer. I asked where the missing clutch fluid had gone. Again, they don't know... Now I'll wait and see what happens. If there is a fourth time, the car is being sold

Chuck33079

Fluid cannot fix the problem. It can get you down the road a little bit, but the root is the plastic OEM CSC. If you're planning to sell the car if it happens again, go ahead and sell it now. The CSC will fail unless you put in an aftermarket metal one.

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