3.5 6-speed clutch
3.5 6-speed clutch
Hi all. Just got me a 3.5se with the 6 speed trans. Timing chain may need to be replaced soon so I thought putting a clutch kit in would be a good idea to.(157k miles) I seem to be having issues finding one for this particular model. I'll call Nissan dealer tomorrow but does anyone know of any aftermarket options? Thanks
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stevewaclo
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- Car: '08 Altima Coupe SE 6sp 105k
- Location: Carson City, Nevada
Re: 3.5 6-speed clutch
Welcome to the Forum!
Your Coupe has a dual mass flywheel which primarily serves to isolate engine vibrations from the transmission, resulting in greatly reduced mechanical noise in neutral at idle. Do a search for a video. They are a remarkable piece of machinery.
As you probably know by now, the DMF is also pricy and I understand it may be replaced with a conventional clutch at a much lower cost. Of course, labor is probably a big part of the cost, so staying with the original design may not have a major effect on total cost. Have you tried Rock Auto?
Regarding a new clutch, with a hydraulic system, the clutch self-adjusts so, except for slippage in higher gears at full throttle, I don't know of any way to evaluate the condition. Other than your mileage, why do you think you need one?
Also, I don't know the life expectancy of our timing chains, but they go much longer than belts. I'm just at 110k so a chain is not on my radar yet. Do some more searching and see if you can find out about life expectancy before R&R. The V6 is likely an interferences engine, so a broken chain could be a catastrophe, but your mileage seems low for replacement.
Your Coupe has a dual mass flywheel which primarily serves to isolate engine vibrations from the transmission, resulting in greatly reduced mechanical noise in neutral at idle. Do a search for a video. They are a remarkable piece of machinery.
As you probably know by now, the DMF is also pricy and I understand it may be replaced with a conventional clutch at a much lower cost. Of course, labor is probably a big part of the cost, so staying with the original design may not have a major effect on total cost. Have you tried Rock Auto?
Regarding a new clutch, with a hydraulic system, the clutch self-adjusts so, except for slippage in higher gears at full throttle, I don't know of any way to evaluate the condition. Other than your mileage, why do you think you need one?
Also, I don't know the life expectancy of our timing chains, but they go much longer than belts. I'm just at 110k so a chain is not on my radar yet. Do some more searching and see if you can find out about life expectancy before R&R. The V6 is likely an interferences engine, so a broken chain could be a catastrophe, but your mileage seems low for replacement.