2002 Clutch Being Replaced (long)
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Originally posted by Paclark01
I finally picked up my car from Rosencrap Nissan in MD. They installed a second clutch since I couldn't engage reverse in the first clutch. Currently, I am still having problems engaging reverse, and the clutch makes a clunking noise at morning startup, they installed a clutch for the 2k2 model year. I am out of ideas. Nissan Consumer Affairs won't help me. Herb Gordon Nissan in Silver Spring, MD won't work on the car since Rosencrap messed with the clutch. I am trying to claim MD Lemon Law on this bad boy and purchase another car. First thing make sure your dealer has working knowledge of 2k2 Maxes. Second, check on their reputation. Call Nissan Consumer Affairs and ask questions. Third, Cover your a$$, you never know what could happen. Fourth, make sure the clutch that is installed in your car has been produced for the 2k3 model year. The design has changed from the 2k2 clutch assembly. In the new clutch the lubricant is different, the throw out bearing has been redesigned, and the flywheel has been improved. I am trying to get a third clutch installed from the 2k3 model year.
I finally picked up my car from Rosencrap Nissan in MD. They installed a second clutch since I couldn't engage reverse in the first clutch. Currently, I am still having problems engaging reverse, and the clutch makes a clunking noise at morning startup, they installed a clutch for the 2k2 model year. I am out of ideas. Nissan Consumer Affairs won't help me. Herb Gordon Nissan in Silver Spring, MD won't work on the car since Rosencrap messed with the clutch. I am trying to claim MD Lemon Law on this bad boy and purchase another car. First thing make sure your dealer has working knowledge of 2k2 Maxes. Second, check on their reputation. Call Nissan Consumer Affairs and ask questions. Third, Cover your a$$, you never know what could happen. Fourth, make sure the clutch that is installed in your car has been produced for the 2k3 model year. The design has changed from the 2k2 clutch assembly. In the new clutch the lubricant is different, the throw out bearing has been redesigned, and the flywheel has been improved. I am trying to get a third clutch installed from the 2k3 model year.
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I just figured it out!
i've been trying to figure out how to recreate the clutch squeal and this weekend during a trip to the beach it hit me. --> whenever i hold the clutch pedal in for more than say, a minute, as in stop and go traffic it will start to squeal. as soon as i stop holding it in by leaving it in neutral the noise will stop in less than a minute. i'm guessing it's some oil starvation problem that only happens after the clutch has been held in for an extended period of time.
btw i'm terrified to take it to the dealer.
btw i'm terrified to take it to the dealer.
Re: I just figured it out!
Originally posted by raprazant
btw i'm terrified to take it to the dealer.
btw i'm terrified to take it to the dealer.
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ok im trying to replace my clutch...tryin to start a thread but i keep gettin a error message saying i dont have accessibility to post new thread....so anybody have any tips on gettin the 6spd manual trans out of the car....every bolt is loose but the ***** dont want to come out the gear selector keeps hitting the side by the fender i even loosened the beam with the front and rear mounts to see if it would clear and nothing.....plz any help would be much aprecciated.....thanx in advance
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