Hello all just like to introduce myself im from Shrewsbury in Shropshire and i own a black 350z GT spec what a car.I have been out in it all day and while reversing into my drive i heard a clicking noise at the back only for a few minutes any idea of what the fault could be and how much to fix it.Sorry to be joining with a problem.The car is 2004 reg and done 30,000 with a full service history.Otherwise very pleased with the car looks and the performance.
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Started By flymo307, Nov 13 2011 06:33 PM
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View GaragePosted 13 November 2011 - 06:35 PM
Is this the infamous clicky rear axle??
Hello and welcome. Show us some pictures of your lovely car too.
Sarah
Hello and welcome. Show us some pictures of your lovely car too.
Sarah
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 06:42 PM
Hi 
Yes, it sounds like a clicky rear axle. This is a 'known issue' with the 350Z. If you want to save some pennies you can buy a kit and fit it yourself.
Or, you can ignore it. Your wheels won't fall off
Yes, it sounds like a clicky rear axle. This is a 'known issue' with the 350Z. If you want to save some pennies you can buy a kit and fit it yourself.
Or, you can ignore it. Your wheels won't fall off
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 07:07 PM
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Does sound like the clicky axle, my 04 had the same issue.
Its an easy job if your ok with spanners
Does sound like the clicky axle, my 04 had the same issue.
Its an easy job if your ok with spanners
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 07:14 PM
Paul_S, on 13 November 2011 - 06:42 PM, said:
Hi
Yes, it sounds like a clicky rear axle. This is a 'known issue' with the 350Z. If you want to save some pennies you can buy a kit and fit it yourself.
Or, you can ignore it. Your wheels won't fall off
Yes, it sounds like a clicky rear axle. This is a 'known issue' with the 350Z. If you want to save some pennies you can buy a kit and fit it yourself.
Or, you can ignore it. Your wheels won't fall off
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 07:17 PM
flymo307, on 13 November 2011 - 07:14 PM, said:
Might be a stupid question but would this fail the mot.
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition 370Z with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 07:39 PM
Paul_S, on 13 November 2011 - 07:17 PM, said:
It's not a stupid question. I think it'll be fine - does everyone else agree?
The noise is slight play between the drive shaft spline and the outer cv joint, as the car pulls away the torque (twisting) makes the spline click as it takes up the play in the joint.
I would be very surprised if it ever failed completely, but it will annoy you when you pull away and hear it click.
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 08:25 PM
Chilli Red, on 13 November 2011 - 06:35 PM, said:
Is this the infamous clicky rear axle??
Hello and welcome. Show us some pictures of your lovely car too.
Sarah
Hello and welcome. Show us some pictures of your lovely car too.
Sarah
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Posted 13 November 2011 - 08:52 PM
Welcome to the forum from a fellow newbie! Looking forward to some pictures!
Lovely and shiney
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Posted 14 November 2011 - 08:12 PM
Hello
I work in Telford so I'm only just down the road, probably see you about sometime
I work in Telford so I'm only just down the road, probably see you about sometime
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 10:49 PM
Hello, and welcome. 
That is a nice looking Zed.
That is a nice looking Zed.
'06 Ebisu Black 350Z GT Coupe (dec'd: 29/12/08).
'56 Toyota Celica VVTL-i GT: the very easy art of being more than happy with what you've got; 15 out of 5; the Parasol.
'07 Mazda MX-5 1.8 Option Pack: "14 out of 5", the Umbrella.
". . . That's not a deep philosophical question, that's a question a moron asks himself, the sort of question someone who had no sense whatsoever would ask" (Faris Badwan)
'56 Toyota Celica VVTL-i GT: the very easy art of being more than happy with what you've got; 15 out of 5; the Parasol.
'07 Mazda MX-5 1.8 Option Pack: "14 out of 5", the Umbrella.
". . . That's not a deep philosophical question, that's a question a moron asks himself, the sort of question someone who had no sense whatsoever would ask" (Faris Badwan)
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 11:02 PM
Black is cool! Welcome to the forum
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Posted 19 November 2011 - 06:53 PM
BadgerBox, on 14 November 2011 - 08:12 PM, said:
Hello
I work in Telford so I'm only just down the road, probably see you about sometime
I work in Telford so I'm only just down the road, probably see you about sometime
Yes sure will, l must admit havent seen any Zs yet not around Shrewsbury anyway.
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Posted 19 November 2011 - 06:57 PM
Thanks for the welcome certainly looks a good site just had two new rear tyres fitted today and in a couple of weeks looking to replace the head unit with a multi media player.
Have any of you replaced the head unit if so it would be nice to see some pics.Looking forward to it.
Have any of you replaced the head unit if so it would be nice to see some pics.Looking forward to it.
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Posted 19 November 2011 - 07:30 PM
There are a quite a few options and should be loads of info here somewhere. I will try and find some links later if no-one shows you what they have got.
