Jump to content
SAU Community

Weird Noise When My V35 Engages Into 1st Gear For The First Time

win4ever
 Share

Recommended Posts

win4ever Community Regular

win4ever

Posted
Posted

Hey guys... has anyone experienced this b4?

It seems like since this afternoon, everytime when I start my car and engages it into 1st gear for the first time, after the car goes for awhile, there's this little cranking noise coming from the front.

There's no power loss and no other issue in terms of performance and it never happens again after that until I off the car and restart it. I haven't tried switching off the engine and immediately restart so not sure if it only happens on a cold engine.

Anyone has this issue before? My car comes with a complimentary pre-inspection report from the AA which will be done on Tuesday so I'll get the inspector to have a look and see if he can identify the issue as if there's something wrong, the dealer will need to sort it out.

Really hope it's not a big issue as apart from this, the car is going real smoothly and I am really enjoying it everytime I drive it!

Cra-Z-Boy Collaborator

Cra-Z-Boy

Posted
Posted (edited)
Hmmm dunno mate. Let us know how the inspection goes!

I would say its sounds like the bendix gear on the starter motor isn't fully disengaging

and clipping the first tooth on the flywheel

and if its more the gearbox do a fluid change on the box with a top quality fluid

Edited by Cra-Z-Boy
win4ever Community Regular

win4ever

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
From what I heard, it's the ABS doing a self diagnostic when you go over 20km/h from a cold start and completely normal.

Sound is like a grinding noise and worried me before i found that out.

Hey Peter, sounds exactly like what you describe mate! And yes, the noise came around the 20km/h mark. Another of my worries solved by you excellent people here! Thanks man! Honestly, if you didn't tell me, it does sounds a little scary and hence quite worrying for me... so really appreciate the update!

Chris, thanks for your update too! This may be a real dumb question but as someone who has limited knowledge on cars, where is the transmission fluid tank located? Is it the same as the power steering fluid tank? Thanks!

Edited by win4ever
win4ever Community Regular

win4ever

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Are you guys driving an automatic or a manual?

I'm driving an 04 semi-auto, I get that exact same sound too. Glad to hear it's normal!

Hey Siglapian,

Yes, mine is a Nov 04 semi-auto as well, so i guess it's something that is normal for all of us! And yes, I am glad to hear it's normal too! :(

interfooler Rising Star

interfooler

Posted
Posted

It is normal mate, more noticeable in a cold start. My car does that too and at first i thought it was something wrong then I read the manual and it says something like a self check thing on start up.

win4ever Community Regular

win4ever

Posted
  • Author
Posted
It is normal mate, more noticeable in a cold start. My car does that too and at first i thought it was something wrong then I read the manual and it says something like a self check thing on start up.

Thanks Alvin for the update! That's just great! Seems like I was not the only one that got worried when I first hear the noise then! :) Well, that's another reason why i just love this forum! The knowledge sharing availability here is just fabulous!

pv35gt8 Collaborator

pv35gt8

Posted
Posted

I have an 02 GT8 and it has always done it but never really chased down an answer as I had that theory, if you just rest your foot on the brake pedal you can feel it pulsating in conjunction with the noise.

Mine will also do it when hot and I have just come out of the shops.

daisu Mentor

daisu

Posted
Posted

Hmm, I've noticed sometimes when I use the brakes for the first time after starting the car it almost feels like the ABS being activated?

I'll have to pay more attention and see if it is the same as what you guys are describing here.

V36 Skyline Rookie

V36 Skyline

Posted
Posted
Hey guys... has anyone experienced this b4?

It seems like since this afternoon, everytime when I start my car and engages it into 1st gear for the first time, after the car goes for awhile, there's this little cranking noise coming from the front.

There's no power loss and no other issue in terms of performance and it never happens again after that until I off the car and restart it. I haven't tried switching off the engine and immediately restart so not sure if it only happens on a cold engine.

Anyone has this issue before? My car comes with a complimentary pre-inspection report from the AA which will be done on Tuesday so I'll get the inspector to have a look and see if he can identify the issue as if there's something wrong, the dealer will need to sort it out.

Really hope it's not a big issue as apart from this, the car is going real smoothly and I am really enjoying it everytime I drive it!

V36 Skyline Rookie

V36 Skyline

Posted
Posted

Hi Guys

Im just new to the forum and this is my first post. Getting used to replying etc.

I have an 08 Skyline 370GT S 6 speed manual and i get the same thing. When its cold theres almost like a cluncking noise coming out of the gear box, nothing serious or loud, no loss of power etc and when i picked it up she only had under 8k. I've looked into it and its normal for these boxes to be a bit louder, even when im changing gears from 1st to 2nd its a bit cluncky. Maybe i should take a 370z for a drive and see if its the same.

Does anyone else have a v36 here? if so let me know so we can chat further.

Cheers

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • MBS206
      R32 Gtst - Track Car

      By MBS206 · Posted

      Biggest thing is you're okay!   It sounds like between the accident, and the drive home, it was a pretty torturous trip again! On the bright side, you took the opportunity to enjoy the event more from the perspective of a spectator, than as an entrant!   Sad to see so much damage to the car. It really has taken a HUGE hit in the front end. If/when you choose to repair, hopefully the rails are straight (At least from shock tower backwards). Hopefully the extra cage coming through there has save most of the chassis rails, and HOPEFULLY saved the motor too. Best of luck when you eventually get motivated to start pulling it down to check it all out
    • MBS206
      Slight brake pedal stutter after new pads

      By MBS206 · Posted

      Sounds more like what Brad said, that it's mainly transfer. What pad bed in procedure did you use, and did you replace/machine the rotors, or just swap pads?
    • PranK
      Slight brake pedal stutter after new pads

      By PranK · Posted

      The stutter is almost entirely in the pedal. I don't feel the brakes release and reapply as you would with ABS engaging but the pedal feels that way, without the brakes releasing. It only lasts for less than a second and the pedal is fine again. It's hard to explain, sorry.  I'll get under this weekend and just double check everything is tight. Fluid is at max where I left it.
    • MBS206
      Slight brake pedal stutter after new pads

      By MBS206 · Posted

      What bedding in procedure did you use?   When you say stutter, what exactly do you mean? Like it feels like someone letting go of the brakes momentarily and regrabbing them again to get you to stop? Re-reading your post, and that is what it kind of makes me think you're explaining, like theres a little bit of a jolt, likely just as you're reaching a stop. I've only had this issue once. And if its caused by what caused mine, you will want to get the car up on stands again and check it over. Mine was a case of a caliper mounting bolt coming out and letting the caliper rotate on the other remaining bolt and gave play in a wheel as it came to a stop. But not every stop either!
    • bcozican
      R32 Gtst - Track Car

      By bcozican · Posted

      Yeop... binned it   This will be a summary will not many pics atm and cbf  Fixed the samsonas - it was totally munched Put a new precision 7675 T4 on with proper split pulse mani Got to Sydney to get to car - drove to canberra to get racecar - drive back to sydney that night Next day all day at Plasmaman putting on new clamps cleaning some things up and adding another large engine oil cooler sitting at the rear above diffuser to keep things cooler Next day - Tuesday - on Dyno - killer wikid awesome pumped out really good numbers - more mid range and on lower boost levels Wednesday - first prac - all day again getting the suspension right - had to borrow front suspension again - out do a lap come in - out do a lap - in - what i had just couldnt handle the load at the more consistent higher speeds - got a lap in at the end of the day that was pretty reasonable  Put it this way that lap wouldve had me in 4th in Pro am for the whole event - with only 700 hp and used tyres Thurs first official prac day - lap out warm up - then entered a hotlap with above setting and 80% effort took corners 1,2,3 and into 4 car felt awesome -  rear came around out of nowhere bang into the wall near front on at whatever 140 kmph Done, over, gone Just one of those how did that happen apparently as all indications show nothing out of the ordinary Got to spend the rest of the time at the event like I hadnt done before - was actually Ok mainly as I had my family and my boy is 9 and got treated like a rockstar Long trip home, lost a trailer wheel in nowhere land, X5 airbag suspension gave up half way across nullabour and rode on bumps stops (its now completely fine) had to do a 19 hr drive day on day 3 as accommodation got screwed up so just had to keep driving till found a town with some Now to reassess - hopefully the motor and other things are OK but yet to be seen too. There is no easy fix there is no i'll just order that part and get it sent - we'll have a talk to people see what can happen and what the go is but at minimum its rebuild from scratch struts forward and alot of time effort and $ should and if I return and if but maybe/ when  I have the cage tied into the front strut towers - if I didnt have that things couldnt been worse you can say its just a front end but if you know what goes into these cars... you'll know what that actually means in reality   Car was very fast. Disappointing we just didnt get to show it Effort doesnt win you races though     Apparently this is motorsport !  
×
×
  • Create New...