JEMAN Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi All ! My 2003 Z has a slight grunch going into second when cold and is OK when warmed up, but more worrying is that when going into sixth gear, even after an hours drive it really does CRUNCH ! ever time going into sixth. Its now got to the point that i dont use sixth gear Any ideas ? The car has only done 42K. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Mark, Sounds like a 6th gear syncro issue, so a new syncro will be required so box out and strip I am afraid. You can try fresh fluid and some DC Moly transmission additive which may help the issue all of which are in stock and good to go same/next day. Also preowned low mileage gearboxes are in stock which are free from all faults. Drop me a PM if I can help you further mate. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thats was my fear Thanks ZMANALEX. I will go for the DC molly first, then worst scenario.......gearbox. I will contact u soon for the DC and take it from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jell36 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've had this happening on my gearbox too, is the issue known to happen in the CD009 gearbox? I thought I had the latest and best for the DE engine. Alex - can you PM me some prices of a CD009 box if you have any please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Definitely try out fluids first, hopefully that'll just be the issue. My old MR2 hated one (highly rated) brand, and was fine on it's competitor, I think the 350 is the same, get genuine nissan oil in there and some MS if needs be. Good luck, and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jell36 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Already done that a few months ago, I found no difference with it what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Already done that a few months ago, I found no difference with it what so ever. Sorry, meant to JEMAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMAN Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 FINGERS CROSSED ! I hope the gearbox oil/grease will sort it out. The car is soooooo nice & out of all my years driving with various quality cars Jag Xtype (V6), Alfas (V6) Rover(V8)............the SMILE PER MILE factory is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The CD009 gearbox fitted to the 350Z is an improvement over the original box, however they still have issues. The 370 gearbox is also troublesome. For a 350 low mileage, known source, fault free early gearbox, guaranteed for 3 months I charge £500.00 and £750.00 for a similar CD009. Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubzie83 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi All ! My 2003 Z has a slight grunch going into second when cold and is OK when warmed up, but more worrying is that when going into sixth gear, even after an hours drive it really does CRUNCH ! ever time going into sixth. Its now got to the point that i dont use sixth gear Any ideas ? The car has only done 42K. Cheers Mark My car was exactly the same as this difficulty getting into 2nd and a nasty crunch going into 6th at about 43k miles. Clutch and flywheel was also shot and was replaced. Abbey Motorsport fitted a reconditioned 2006 gear box and it is much smoother than my 2004 box ever was in all gears. Makes more of a whining noise though but worth doing as it has changed the driving experience immensely. Either get a second hand box or get a rebuilt one would be my advice as it's well worth it. If your biting point is very high and/or you get poor or noisy clutch engagement or judder, I would recommend a clutch and flywheel replacement at the same time as it makes a world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The CD009 gearbox fitted to the 350Z is an improvement over the original box, however they still have issues. The 370 gearbox is also troublesome. For a 350 low mileage, known source, fault free early gearbox, guaranteed for 3 months I charge £500.00 and £750.00 for a similar CD009. Alex. Thats a good price. CD009, have you tested them or are they bought out of a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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