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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Cars / March 200697 pickup -- noisier after clutch job
I just got a new clutch job from my local Nissan dealer (Los Angeles, CA area) for my 1997 hardbody pickup @ 147K miles. The pickup seems noisier now, including a slight 'doppler' effect in the cab -- it sounds as though either the headers or muffler are now louder. Before, I noticed no disturbance. Also, is a vibration at times, especially when taking my foot off the gas at around 30 MPH in second gear; a bit of a vibration for a few seconds. Can the driveshaft not be adjusted properly? The thought that I have is that they left off some parts, rubber dampers or something, causing an increase of noise and vibration. Are there any ideas as to what the problem(s) / solution(s) may be before I take it back to the dealer? Thank you! Barry Go back to the dealer and discuss your concerns and NOT accuse them of anything. You should be able to come up with a reasonable solution. Perhaps the exhaust was old and weak and all the movement of the engine while changing the clutch has cracked it. No one is to blame, it just needs further repairs sooner than expected. Same with the drive shaft, removing it takes the "u"joints beyond their happy place they have lived for years, shifting the needle bearings around slightly, causing the driveshaft to vibrate or perhaps a rusty balance weight fell off. Blame or just the inevitable sooner than later? When you go back to the dealer you can be part of the solution or the problem, its your call. > I just got a new clutch job from my local Nissan dealer (Los Angeles, > CA area) for my 1997 hardbody pickup @ 147K miles. The pickup seems [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Thank you! > Barry If it is at all like my 98 Pathfinder, there is a piece of flex pipe in the exhaust that is prone to breaking during the clutch job. Start her up and check this area first. Vibration could be a U joint issue, or as was in our case, they failed to replace the pilot bearing during the job. I killed them with kindness and they fixed the issue N/C. Good luck Good luck > I just got a new clutch job from my local Nissan dealer (Los Angeles, > CA area) for my 1997 hardbody pickup @ 147K miles. The pickup seems [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Thank you! > Barry > If it is at all like my 98 Pathfinder, there is a piece of flex pipe in the > exhaust that is prone to breaking during the clutch job. Start her up and > check this area first. > Vibration could be a U joint issue, or as was in our case, they failed to > replace the pilot bearing during the job. > I killed them with kindness and they fixed the issue N/C. So I seem to be learning here that when you have a problem with a dealer, you simply have to kiss their a.ses to get anything done. Is this the case? I guess I'll never get anything done.  SignatureTFM® Ever heard you get more flys with honey than vinegar? That bit of a.s kissing ( not really, just stated my case politely and with a smile) saved money, hassles and maintained good relations with the dealership. People make mistakes, I give them a chance to remedy them before pressing the issue. And yes, perhaps you should learn a lesson here and act like an adult Mr Poopeypants > > If it is at all like my 98 Pathfinder, there is a piece of flex pipe in the > > exhaust that is prone to breaking during the clutch job. Start her up and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I guess I'll never get anything done. >I just got a new clutch job from my local Nissan dealer (Los Angeles, > CA area) for my 1997 hardbody pickup @ 147K miles. The pickup seems [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Thank you! > Barry As far as the noise goes, it reminds me of the last time I got a tire balance & rotation on my 97 truck. On the way home my exhaust was louder like one of those little Civics you see lowered. I'm thinking "How in the world did they alter my exhaust with a tire rotation??" Anyway, I discovered that the air filter housing was left unsecured after one of their "courtesy inspections" of fluids, filters, etc. > As far as the noise goes, it reminds me of the last time I got a tire > balance & rotation on my 97 truck. On the way home my exhaust was louder > like one of those little Civics you see lowered. I'm thinking "How in the > world did they alter my exhaust with a tire rotation??" Anyway, I > discovered that the air filter housing was left unsecured after one of > their "courtesy inspections" of fluids, filters, etc. It's best to tell the quick change places to "just change the oil and leave everything else alone". I've seem them split lots of PCV hoses and just stick the valve back in (after they tried to sell you a new one that you probably didn't need). >> As far as the noise goes, it reminds me of the last time I got a tire >> balance & rotation on my 97 truck. On the way home my exhaust was louder [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > just stick the valve back in (after they tried to sell you a new one that > you probably didn't need). I avoid the quick oil change places altogether! Although I try to do all the maintenance I can myself, I don't have a tire balancing machine out in the garage. >>>As far as the noise goes, it reminds me of the last time I got a tire >>>balance & rotation on my 97 truck. On the way home my exhaust was louder [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > the maintenance I can myself, I don't have a tire balancing machine out in > the garage. Me too. It's too bad no one takes pride in what they do anymore. |
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