Hey guys! Just wondering what would the issue would be if the Z makes a loud screechy metal grinding noise in low RPMs either in park mode, driving or any gears. When driving its fine and I slow down, the sound becomes present and gets louder in lower RPMs then eventually the car will turn off by itself. Is it transmission? Engine? Reallly lost on this one.. Appreciate any replies -YakuzaMoon
does it sound like its from the engine bay? do you still have aircon. it could be your ac tensioner or maybe you ac seizing up. could even be your power steering pump.
My aircon is gone, took it off a while ago. Thing is.. I had a little accident on the road, no warnings signs about a large bump on the road and I failed to see it - the bump made a large thump noise moving the radiator and the fan hit the transmission hose but got that fixed.. since then transmission has been sloppy. Topped up oil and all. Sounds like its coming from the middle front of the car, sounds like just behind the engine bay underneath. Power steering pump is terrible works on and off randomly. Makes a faint clicking sound before the loud metal noise comes in, gets faster and goes with higher revs. -YakuzaMoon
If its coming from behind the motor you could have damaged/cracked your flexplate, or it may be loose. This is the metal plate that connects between the engine and your AT torque converter. If its the torque converter bolts then you can get to them pretty easily. Anything else is a gearbox out
Thanks for the replies guys will check it out tonight and will let you guys know the results Much appreciated. Keep you updated -YakuzaMoon
Assume auto as you mention "park mode", could be torque converter. If manual, could simply be the dust boot around your shifter has come loose.
