http://g35driver.com/forums Questions and info regarding transmissions, clutches, etc. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://g35driver.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://g35driver.com/forums http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315869-5at-gargles-low-speed-1-2-transition.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:18:10 GMT If I take off slowly, like in a children playground area, I can hear a gargling sound coming from transmission when it shifts from 1st into 2nd in automatic mode. Is this normal? Maybe the fluid level is too low? Any hints will be appreciated! If I take off slowly, like in a children playground area, I can hear a gargling sound coming from transmission when it shifts from 1st into 2nd in automatic mode. Is this normal? Maybe the fluid level is too low? Any hints will be appreciated! ]]> Drivetrain evolver http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315869-5at-gargles-low-speed-1-2-transition.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315868-when-does-torque-converter-lock-up.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:39 GMT What is the algorithm of torque converter lock up? Does it only lock up in the 5th gear? Does it lock up in lower gears? What about soft/medium/hard acceleration? What is the algorithm of torque converter lock up? Does it only lock up in the 5th gear? Does it lock up in lower gears? What about soft/medium/hard acceleration? ]]> Drivetrain evolver http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315868-when-does-torque-converter-lock-up.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315560-nismo-short-throw-shifter-play.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:10:21 GMT As the title states, I feel that I have waaay too much "play" in my nismo short-shifter.:confused2:

Specifically, when it is in gear I can move my shift-knob from left to right about 2 inches...again, while I am in gear. I totally expected it to be very tight with no play at all. I searched the forum, but didnt find anything to explain this. Anyone, have any idea if it is suppossed to be that much play or is there something else to this issue? THANKS! ]]> Drivetrain Jay-G http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315560-nismo-short-throw-shifter-play.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315553-transmission-issue-please-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:06:14 GMT So i posted this in transmission slip, but maybe if i start a new thread it'll get some more replies.

Issue:

Around approximately 15 mph, RPM 1100, while i'm cruising, if i give it a tiny bit of throttle the engine will rev up to 1500 before i feel the transmission kick in and car starts moving. This is noticeable primarily in stop and go traffic, and usually when i'm cruising downhill in traffic where it feels like the engine has to rev-up to a certain rpm cause my car is going downhill (don''t know if that makes sense.)

This doesn't feel like transmission slip and one user replied that the torque converter is not locking up.

Is this normal?? I have an 03 g35 5AT with 110k miles.

Also related to this, i just got a drain and fill and the mechanic told me that the AT fluid was overfilled by about 1/2 a quart, and i've been driving with that for 20k miles.

Any advice/help is greatly appreciated! ]]> Drivetrain docbong88 http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315553-transmission-issue-please-help.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315540-mt-swap-list-please-help.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:53:08 GMT in the next year I plan on accommodating parts to change my car from 03 AT sedan to 6MT. I just have some questions and want to make sure I am on the right track.... So far for parts : Manual transmission CD009 ( Would the 350z, G35 Coupe CD009 tranny work on the sedan proper?) Drive... in the next year I plan on accommodating parts to change my car from 03 AT sedan to 6MT.

I just have some questions and want to make sure I am on the right track....

So far for parts :
Manual transmission CD009
( Would the 350z, G35 Coupe CD009 tranny work on the sedan proper?)
Drive Shaft
( Again could I used 350z or G35 coupe ?)
Engine ECU / Wiring Harness
( Again could I used 350z or G35 coupe ?)
Clutch pedal, Clutch disk, Flywheel
Clutch Mastery cylinder
Shifter
Differential? does this have anything that needs changed?
Also I know I need the interior console etc, but can I keep my current dash ?

From what I have read I am going to have to use a plasma cutter in order to fit this proper? Can anyone inform me on what needs to be cut? thanks.

I just want to see what I am up against. :biggthumpup: any help is appreciated! ]]> Drivetrain Heist. http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315540-mt-swap-list-please-help.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315433-need-clutch-advise.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:09:23 GMT Fairly new to the forum... whats up all!! Looking forward to some insight... Here is my issue... I have a 2005 6MT coupe... had clutch pedal issues early summer... clutch pedal not returning... dealer said clutch problem and best to do throw out bearing under warranty and they will examine... Fairly new to the forum... whats up all!! Looking forward to some insight...

Here is my issue...

I have a 2005 6MT coupe... had clutch pedal issues early summer... clutch pedal not returning... dealer said clutch problem and best to do throw out bearing under warranty and they will examine the clutch. Of course as you can imagine they said the clutch had alot of wear and suggested replacement. When they told me how much i almost dropped... now never did or does my clutch slip so i told them to clean it up and put it back together. Well i came home and looked at the forum and then went back to them and asked to repl slave cylinder to solve pedal issue... that worked and pedal still feels fine. However, it seems that since they cleaned out the clutch it is harder to put the shifter into gear. It seems like the clutch is engading ok but just hard to push into gear. i dont grind it or nothing but sometime it takes a little push to get it into gear

1 - Is this issue caused by bad clutch/flywheel?

2 - Am i doing any other damage other than to the clutch/flywheel by driving it like this?

3 - Recommendations for a moderate clutch/flywheel kit for moderate driver

I dont drive it often and not hard... not too hard anyway!

Thanks in advance!! ]]> Drivetrain sce1214 http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315433-need-clutch-advise.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315412-mixing-clutch-fluid.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:06:15 GMT Will I run into any problems if I mix fluids? I was thinking doing the "Ranger" protocol with my clutch fluid, so instead of draining the whole system, just siphoning out the reservoir, filling it, drive for a week, and repeat. I should have the standard DOT3 in there now, but I have DOT3/4 I was going to put in. I assume since it's compatible with all DOT3 systems it shouldn't be a problem, is that right? ]]> Drivetrain CltCoupe07 http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315412-mixing-clutch-fluid.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315306-does-hr-oem-clutch-flywheel-fit-de-motor.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:09 GMT Let me know? Let me know? ]]> Drivetrain 350z 7k http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315306-does-hr-oem-clutch-flywheel-fit-de-motor.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315231-rough-noise-speed-intermittent-variable.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:10:37 GMT '05 G35x, 29K miles: Yesterday I went out on the road, Between 40-50 MPH it sounded like I was riding on a freshly ground down road (like where they cut grooves when getting ready to repave). But the road was smooth. Couldn't feel the problem in the car or steering wheel. This has happened a couple of times and seems to go away on its own while driving. And sometimes it isn't noisy at all from the getgo.
Info - don't know if this is a factor or not but: Two months ago I had the car in for a "metallic clinking noise when shifting into D or going from R to D" etc. Sounded to me like a sloppy U-joint. The Service Manager said Infiniti had used the wrong lube (somewhere) and they needed to remove 5 (4?) bolts, fill with the proper grease and replace the bolts. I got the impression he was talking about the rear axle. They did whatever and the clinking stopped. I'm wondering if anything they did might be related to this current problem and I'd like to be armed with some info before talking with the service guys again.
Thanks in advance. ]]> Drivetrain klnymk http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/315231-rough-noise-speed-intermittent-variable.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/314950-new-clutch-flywheel-put-today.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:01:44 GMT It's great, my old clutch was destroyed so i put in a southbend stage 2 clutch and a z1 lightweight flywheel. the flywheel spools up alot faster due to the weight reduction and the clutch grabs like a dream.:cool:

basically Im not entirely sure and I have read alot of forums about breaking a clutch and flywheel in but everyone seems to have their own opinion, also is it true lightweight flywheels wear out faster?


here is a pik of my old clutch...heh the shop was surprised i could drive my car there.



- the purple color is from the metal on metal heat literally burning the clutch and thus discoloring the metal that was originally...grey hah. how could something that looks so cool be so horrible?

and before i get any comments about learning to drive stick, i only had the car for about 3,000 miles and I bought it from some guy. ]]> Drivetrain ffrpwner http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/314950-new-clutch-flywheel-put-today.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/314908-differential-swap-6mt.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:10:55 GMT I gues my main question is this I have a 2003.5 6mt coupe with the brembo brakes and 18" wheels, some people say my car did not come with a factory lsd installed, I got a sweet deal on a 350Z 07 OEM LSD , would it fit ? what would be the final drive of it? ]]> Drivetrain migueralliart http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/314908-differential-swap-6mt.html http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/314831-03-0-5at-just-sliped-real-bad.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:46:04 GMT I was going up a hill, accelerated, and the RPMs went from 2000 to 4500 within one second and I didn't accelerate one single MPH. Tossed it in neutral, reved, and put it back in "drive" and it was fine. On the highway, in manual mode in 4th, I feel tiny, sporadic slips. They last less then 1/4 second. Just long enough to feel a little jerk.

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Any suggestions? ]]> Drivetrain golazo52 http://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/314517-05-g35x-autotrans-prob.html