SyMan80 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hi, picked up my 54 plate Z with 52,000 on the clock. All was fine till the weather became colder the other day. It takes about 15 mins of warming up before I can get it in to any gear. Absolutely fine when it's warmed up Although ive read its very notchy and a few have this problem non seem to be as severe as this. This morning I didnt have the hand brake on and trying to get it in to first was like hitting a wall but I noticed the car was creeping ever so slightly forward could this be tge clutch isn't fully engaged when the pedal is pressed? Also if I turn the engine off I can select any gear easily. Any thoughts or help appricated Apart from this its a fantastic car (onece warmed up) Cheerss Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet8845 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Try changing the gearbox oil and adding molyslip, for me this made it go into gear when cold much easier although I could always get it in. I also have to put it into neutral from 1st rather than right into 2nd to avoid a notchy change when cold, it's all fine when warm though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyMan80 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hi, yeah didnt think there was anything wrong with the gearbox, do you think the biting point on the clutch needs altering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The experts will be along shortly ... in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It does sound like something is wrong with the clutch. Maybe the usual slave cylinder? Is the biting point low or high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyMan80 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Biting point is low Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Should be high. Try adjusting the pedal as per this guide http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/50287-how-to-adjust-clutch-pedal/ Maybe the previous owner adjusted it too low? If not that then it is the slave cylinder, when it goes the pedal drops right to the floor, but normally it happens when it is hot rather than cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyMan80 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Cheers, will give that a go at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet8845 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 When I adjusted my clutch pedal too low I found it hard to get into gear and sometimes it would take a few attempts, readjusting it up fixed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 As said it could be down to clutch adjustment, or it could have had the gearbox filled with the wrong grade of oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyMan80 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks all, will give altering clutch pedal a go, then gearbox oil I'll let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I would start with changing the gearbox oil and adding molyslip also do the diff at the same time, all 350s suffer from a 1st / 2nd gear notchy problems from cold. Had it with mine when I first got it, did the above perfect since. PM Clark Motorsport for the Gearbox and get the diff oil kit as well. . Start with that..!! Edited November 6, 2014 by WhackyWill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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