A&Q about 350Z
Q:
I had gear whine before and after my tranny swap (3rd gear grind is why it was replaced). The whine usually starts after hard driving. Not too bad, but I noticed from doing a search, that a lof of people have been complaining about it. Especially '03 guys.
I recently took a drive in my friends '04 enthusiast and his didnt have any.
I asked a few service techs and they said its normal on the '03s. Should I be concerned?
A:
Absolutely. There is a TSB which adresses the issues. Early 03's had brass synchros, too soft. Changed to stainless steel syncrhos. your dealer is obligated to fix or replace your 6MT if it has the brass synchros. They know by VIN. Do not let them BS you. I am beginning to hate this car mainly because of the F'ing Feathering.
A:
I'm already on my 2nd tranny. It shifts very smooth. Just the gear whine is annoying at times (ie: during deacceleration)
A:
Hmmmm.........,
A:
woodie,
Caould you point me in the direction of the TSB you mention? There are only two at nissan-techinfo.com; trans fluid and shift knob.
Thanks,
Jason