Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Jumped into the car this morning to find a very loud exhaust note greeting me. Nothing seems missing and when idling she is quiet but at revs it is much louder than normal, with a decidely louder burble when you take your foot off the pedal. It seems to be coming from the left side and you can feel a slight vibration when driving and revving. Don't know if its me but seems a slight loss in power too. Im guessing its a hole or some slight air getting into the exhaust. Any ideas, going to take it in to the garage at lunchtime to get them to take a look. Diddnt want them to take advantage so wanted to go in and make it seem like i know what im taking about with the knowledge you guys have. Hope its covered by the warranty. Cheers Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Sounds like the y,cat or manifold,good luck with the warrenty,the word they like to use is consumerble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 My spelling is not goooad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 get the impression warranties arnt worth the paper they are written on I will see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 i got a standard y in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ive had a cracked manifold/cat replaced under warranty before, was a BMW AUC one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 First check to do is where the centre section meets the back box. They usually go there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 First check to do is where the centre section meets the back box. They usually go there first. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Don't tell me you forgot you fitted a K1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hmm, yeah warranties don't seem to be worth much, they fixed a sunroof on my coupe once, but I decided I'd get it serviced therafter at a specialist ...much cheaper and done when it needed it to keep it in good nick. Warranties...meh... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ok update... Just got back from the nissan garage. They say that joint between the exhaust and the back box has snapped and that a new back box is needed New back box for 371.85 Nuts etc £10 Labour and VAT takes total up to £550. They told me i shouldnt be driving it Maybe that activity day wasnt so cheap after all.. They are checking to see if it is covered by the warranty - if not i may get in touch with the garage i bought it from as ive had it 3-4 months. Guess im pushing my luck if they can help. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ok update... Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 How many miles have you done since you bought it Will? Driven it on track/airfield etc? (If so, have you told the garage this?!) £550 for a backbox is pretty expensive, you could get a stainless steel Blueflame catback system fitted for similar money, or a Milltek for a couple of hundred more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'm sure they will be some spare 2nd hand ones lying around peoples garages here if you ask. It can be welded though for around £40 - £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Done nearly 4k since ive have it - approx 4 months now. Went to northweald airfield on sunday so that may have broken the back of it - although i was behaving and didnt go crazy. Certainly not told the garage yet. Some have mentioned that every cloud has a silver lining and that this is an opportunity to replace it with a "proper" exhaust. Thing is i like the sound of the stock exhaust, deep and throaty when you need it, nice burble when you come off the pedal and quiet on the motorway. Wouldnt want something too lary. I will have to do some research and make up my mind quick sharpish, then see if the insurance premium changes.......ah well looks like teh alloys will have to wait. Exhaust will be the first upgrade. Any recommendations let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 That will teach you for ragging her round the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 back box for sale here for £50 viewtopic.php?f=32&t=42722 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 just promise us you won't pay nissan anything waste of money. It's a common problem and not your fault just pick up a second hand one and decide on which aftermarket one you want in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Guys thanks for you help with this, really appreciate it. Yet again it really shows what a great forum this is and how it enriches the whole zed ownership experience. What a suprise, had a call back from the garage and wow the warranty wont cover wear and tear on the exhaust. Thats three things i've tried to get sorted on the warranty (roof, seals and exhaust) and none of it is covered, they are a complete waste of time. The call from the garage made me laugh though. Her : "Bad news im afraid the warranty wont cover wear and tear on the exhaust" Me : "oh ok, doesnt seem like it covers much at all to be honest" Her : "But you have only just recently bought it havent you" Me : "Yup three months ago" Her : "You should contact the garage you bought it from and see if there is anything they can do. When we sell a car we provide a warranty that would cover things like this so they should be able to help" Me: "I bought it from a Nissan garage with a nissan warranty" Her : "That should sort it then" Me "Sorry, now im confused, how does that help because you just told me a Nissan warranty wont cover wear and tear on the exhaust" Her : ......Silence...... I could hear the penny drop. Well i think Husky has the best idea, get a cheap box, get it welded locally (As we have so many surrey chaps around does anyone know of a place near guildford that can do that) and then look into investing in a new exhaust system. Anyways thanks again much appreciated. Will now have to put bungs in my ears for the trip home. Hope its going to be ok driving it around until i find a temp solution..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Don't know if Abbey can sort this, might be worth a call or PM Mark Hope you get it sorted Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 you can drive it fine in the mean time i wouldnt worry about it. just makes lots of noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 you can drive it fine in the mean time i wouldnt worry about it. just makes lots of noise. You are telling me, i now know how spursmaddave used to feel when his "bungs were out" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Don't know if Abbey can sort this, might be worth a call or PM Mark Hope you get it sorted Will. Cheers, good idea. Local (non nissan) garage is going to try a temp fix and then i may give abbey a call about sorting a nice new shiny exhaust. Got no excuse now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 You have PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 you can drive it fine in the mean time i wouldnt worry about it. just makes lots of noise. You are telling me, i now know how spursmaddave used to feel when his "bungs were out" lol Will, if you get used to the noise and like it I will have a nice subtle exhaust for sale soon hopefully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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