inyourface1650

Ok, I figured the resevior was the same. So when I checked, that was topped off, so it must have been the pressure plate.
Hopefully the test track can get something up to power nissan soon....But, I will probably get the mileage I have EVER gotten on this tank

 

inyourface1650

So, I took it into the dealership today....and it wasnt doing it. does this happen EVERY time I take the damn thing in? I even managed to get it to slip in 4th on the WAY there.

Soon as I got the service guy in it, couldnt get it to do it (well, it would a little bit, but not much)

johnnyhammers

Have the service guy drive it like you aren't there, like he stole it. It may also help if the clutch is stone cold, or red hot. Seems like normal operating temps would only help it grab. Just let it get a bit worse, maybe even give it a little help. Keep visiting you friendly neighborhood dealership and eventually they'll give you credit for knowing anything beyond how to tie your own shoes.
Good Luck.

BABYBUSA01

i've been following this post and just wanted to follow up since i had last replied to this topic. my clutch is still grabbing a bit in almost every gear. the "stealership" thinks i'm crazy so i have given up. hopefully, if anything serious occurs, may it happen before my 36k warranty is up. good luck to all that are suffering w/ this as well.

inyourface1650

Alright guys, update time.
I am the proud owner of a brand new clutch on my 05 Frontier with 5400 miles on it.
Well, actually, its not in yet, So I get to keep my 4x4 '02 CC Loaner(with BFG A/T's!!!!)
Its on order, so hopefully I get to keep this CC over the weekend. Go offroading a bit.

There have been some jokes about teaching me how to drive again...

johnnyhammers

See if the service guys willgive you a real root cause, as opposed to a simple "busted clutch" answer. I'm sure we are all interested to see what went wrong and if it's becoming a common problem or what.
I'm so glad to hear that you have reched a solution.

Creighton

Yes, please. I just did a quick search of the net for any known issues with these trucks. I just bought a 05 King Nismo and would like to know if this is an issue i'll need to keep an eye on. The "Is this your first manual" might be a valid question but it might not be the whole story.

inyourface1650

alrighty, well I went into the dealership today, and took a look.
They had my beloved truck up on a lift all disasembled.
So, firstly, have you guys seen the trasnmission on this thing? Its HUGE. Tranny Bell is the biggest I have ever seen. (way bigger than my friends F-150)

Ends up it needed a new clutch, new pressure plate, and new flywheel(thank god for warrenty).
They had it disasembled, and this is what I saw.

Firstly, the clutch was gone. I mean gone, the material was down to the rivits. The tech said there was at least an inch of material on there when new. Indeed, the clutch was so far gone that the steel had started rubbing againt the flywheel, scoring it. The flywheel actually had burn marks on the steel, and deep rifts. Instead of resurfacing, they replaced it completely. The tech and I were looking at the Pressure plate(gotta love walking into my computer tech job with greasy hands), and it looked fine. The "fingers" or prongs were a little bent, but that sometimes happens during removal, when they are getting it off the spline.
Unfortunately, I forgot to mention the hydraulics, but I dont think that was the issue.

I imagine the burning of the flywheel came when I was towing last.......

pfcyates45

i am having the same problem