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Possible clutch problem.


phoenix

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My 08 plate with 11,400 miles has a loud growling noise just as the clutch bites in 1st and 2nd, does this sound like the clutch is going and will it be covered in my warranty?

 

Left my 350z with Nissan yesterday and they said if the fault is wear and tear on the clutch then the £322 to remove and refit the gearbox would be billed to me and also what ever clutch work that needs doing. I am not happy about this as i've now only done 12,000 miles and still with a warranty, do they think i take it out on track days or what? I then tell Nissan this clutch issue is well known for the 350z and he says in 6 years only 2 350z's have come back with clutch issues. Well that's probably because 350z owners go where it's cheaper after their warranty has ran out. Time will tell!

I've bought brand new cars before from Vauxhall and Bmw and they have never questioned any issues with a warranty.

On a better note at the dealer i saw my first 370z in the flesh (in white), it looks really nice, so much better than pictures you see in magazines.

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It seems my rant was for nothing as the growling noise wasn't caused by the clutch or gearbox. Nissan didn't check either as they could see it was a fault with the auxiliary belt. They fitted a new belt with all the kit that comes with it, should of cost £600 app but the warranty covered it. Growling noise has gone now :)

Just wondered if this is common with the 350z?

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Not heard of aux belts going prematurely before, certainly not costing £600 to replace! :scare: Think it cost me £100 all in to get mine replaced and I considered that expensive when the belts are only about £30. Maybe they replaced some of the bearings or pulleys?

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