SurreyBob Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hello. As some of you know I bought a 350z a couple of months ago. One thing I seem to have missed is a judder when pulling away. Having done my research on here it seems to be the DMF but (as I've got a two long drives in the next week or so) I'm wondering how much of an issue this is. Is it something I can get away with for a short while or something I should sort straight away? Thanks. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 There could be a few things which would contribute to these symtoms. Worn clutch + Fly wheel, a new clutch with a solid fly wheel sometimes results in a little juddering. Is the clutch pedal high towards the top end of it's travel? I personally wouldnt go on any lengthy trips without firstly exploring the clutch condition first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyBob Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 It's fairly high. Not right at the top though. As far as I know it's on the original clutch and is probably due one. Will get one off Clark mootorsport. There's absolutely no slipping or anything like that. Just the judder under load (and not all the time). I'm more worried about breaking the gearbox or something as I will be getting a new clutch / flywheel shortly. Its just the drives I need to fit in without ruining anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I've just done my clutch and fly wheel. i decided to change it before my trip to France in 2 weeks and boy was i glad. i had no slipping, no loss of power a little high clutch position but the clutch plate was down to rivets. Surely wouldn't have made the 2k trip without failing. Just take it easy on the acceleration and no keen gear changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyBob Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Good stuff. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Stolen from a bloke on PH: Clutch judder is usually something like oil or some other crap somehow getting on the surface of the clutch itself and causing it to not grip properly or smoothly when engaging causing the juddering effect as it grips in part, then slips, then grips and so on. It can also be caused by other parts of the clutch or flywheel being slightly out of shape usually from being just plain worn out or glazed to the point it's not getting consistent grip. It's usually a sign your clutch/flywheel might need to be looked at/replaced at some point in the near future. If it's only minor or infrequent then it will likely not need urgent attention. In a newer car, or a make of car with a known problem in that area I would get it looked at sooner in case there is some underlying problem that is causing it. Edited May 29, 2014 by 370Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 After how many miles shoud you be thinking about a new clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 After how many miles shoud you be thinking about a new clutch? How long is a piece of string?! It depends how its been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean_1983 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 My car is on its original clutch .... and im worried . Car drives fine and is onlu on 48k ... clutch position seems a bit high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Mines on 27 k and seems fine! I hope it stays that way. I drive like a grandad though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Driver Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Mine is on original clutch ~71k miles. Whilst the engagement point is quite high, there's no slippage or juddering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisj Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Mine is on original clutch ~71k miles. Whilst the engagement point is quite high, there's no slippage or juddering. Im on 59k miles, original clutch, also high biting point/engagement and no slipage or juddering. I tried 4 other Zed's before buying mine and they all had high engaging clutches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 High biting point, has always juddered a little unless you blip the throttle a little, been this way for last 6k since ive owned it. Car is on 53k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Mine juddered when I first got it for about a month. After a bit of 'bedding in' by me it hardly ever does it anymore. Old owner was very careful with the car and didnt really use it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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