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gazza12
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 11-2010
TOTAL POSTS: 7
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Re: Clutch issues and potential upgrades
As an update - I'm picking up my car from the dealer today. It ended up going for the service (budget @ $219). The car was not very dirvable with the slipping clutch when I took it in, so they said they would inspect and quote. First quote was $1814 - ($219 service, $200 battery - they said it was starting not to test well, $45 wipers, $40 front right wheel cap - previous one was stolen, $1310 for clutch kit installed - no flywheel).
Then after a while they called back and said the fly wheel had hot spots and needs to be replaced $1914. for genuine dual mass If I said no I'm taking it else where I still had to pay $900 for labour. If I said use an aftermarket single mass - they said Nissan don't recommend it, and they had never fitted one (I didn't want to be their test guniea pig). They said they would give it to me at cost (~$1600). I asked if the extended warranty covered it - they said no - its normal wear and tear, but by all means I can take the parts and get them inspected by some other clutch specialist, and if they find it a manufacture fault, they can give me a letter to pass on to Nissan Australia, when they will decide if I can get the warranty to cover the cost.
So all up I need to pay $3400 - the car is April 2006 STS T30 with only 50000kms.
Anyone know a specialist I can get to look at the flywheel? Or am I wasting my time? I can put a photo on here when I get it.
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17/Dec/2010, 12:01 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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You can take it to any clutch dealer and they should be able to do the tests needed.
Don't forget to take the whole clutch to them including thrust bearing, pressure plate, clutch and flywheel.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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18/Dec/2010, 8:36 am
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trailx
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 10-2005
Location: way west of Mareeba FNQ
TOTAL POSTS: 1233
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Still in Armidale, dropped the exy into Hardman Nissan this morning to check a couple simple things. Ouch.
They informed me I needed a new clutch. Maybe it's to be expected at 175,000km.
$1,300 to replace with clutch kit, and hoping that the flywheel is still okay or it's another $2,200. They ordered the bits today and I'll be getting it done this coming Monday.
Is there anything I need to think about in relation to getting this done? Having read this thread I see some people are opting for a heavier duty item, but I was supposed to be heading for home again on Monday, and don't really have the time/option to do anything else but fit the standard version. Hopefully I won't be adding up the kms like I have been from this point onwards and it won't be a bad decision.
--- Julie X-231(c)
2005 ST Manual Platinum
Yokohama GO12, towbar, roof rack, luggage pod, bonnet protector, weathershields L&R, floormats
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12/Oct/2011, 2:16 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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I think the standard clutch would be OK for you Julie.
If you have the time , get another quote from a mechanic as the price for the flywheel seems excessive for a solid one, a dual mass costs that much.
The flywheel can be machined for under $100 and will be as good as new.
The clutch doesn't just go, it goes gradually.
Last edited by cooch t31, 13/Oct/2011, 4:51 am
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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13/Oct/2011, 4:49 am
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Hi Mark,
Get the job done from a dedicated brake and clutch specialist, this way they know whats good for your Xy and can advise you on which way to go.
There is a good shop in St Marys (Specialised Brake and Clutch) if you come a bit further west and a few good ones in Penrith.
They can do the job in less than half a day.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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12/Dec/2011, 5:44 am
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En Trails
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 10-2011
Location: Sth Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 4
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Re: Clutch issues and potential upgrades
Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas
unless your clutch is on the Go
38k ST-L manual 2009 T31 , clutch is slipping and getting worse very fast
Symptoms I've experienced and just put two and two together
I regularly drive with the cruise control on and sit back and enjoy my ride in to work
From brand new , occasionally the cruise control would disengage , especially if I just encountered a bit of uneven road , and have put it down to safety features.
Now It disengages all the time, and I have come to realize that the clutch is slipping and this causes the cruise to disengage.
if you experience this you too most likely have a clutch that is going.
I have been driving manuals for 30 years and never have I had one fail. My Daewoo is nearing 250k and the clutch is strong.
My X Trail on the other hand , for a $X$ has no strength in clutch as it is slipping and only done light to moderate work
I read your posts with great interest as I'm going to go hell for leather on Nissan and will take it to consumer affairs and fair trading court before I'm done
Tried to talk to my service manager today, he advises me that this is the way it is with clutches only lasting 40k these days before needing replacement. Just wait until I'm in his office next week
any advise on the best replacement for a vehicle that does do towing and will see some off road usage in the future Exedy and JWT sounds like the go from your posts
And I read on the American site for Xterra that the clutch housing is 275mm and clutch is 265mm , anyone comment on the Exy and clearance and possible over sized clutch as a replacement ??
New catch phrase "Oh No there goes my En Trails"
Last edited by En Trails, 5/Jan/2012, 10:58 pm
--- "Oh No there goes my En Trails"
Karl
X-2215
Sth Brissy
2009 En Trail st-l T31
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5/Jan/2012, 9:29 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Mine only lasted 43k. The x trail clutch is as weak as. Nissan will not do anything as they will blame the way it's driven.
I too have been driving manuals all my life and never experienced a clutch so weak.
The dual mass flywheel I believe is too weak for the car.
Things are going to get expensive I'm afraid.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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8/Jan/2012, 10:02 am
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