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    Rear engine crankshaft seal question help please

    Thanks it looks like it should be ok if we push the thinner one as far into the recess as we can, less chance of twisting.
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    Rear engine crankshaft seal question help please

    Just to expand further the seal which we took out fully filled the recess, whereas the replacement seal of 8MM thickness fits flush with the casing but doesn't fill the recess. Motorsport Auto are saying the seal they sent is the correct Nissan one but it seems odd it doesn't fully fit the...
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    Rear engine crankshaft seal question help please

    Hi We are in the process of changing the rear engine crankshaft seal on a 1972 240Z which was leaking. We have a replacement from Motorsport auto/Z store (part no 10-2472) and the new seal is about half the thickness of the one that came out, roughly 6MM compared to 12MM. It fits OK, diameter...
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    On the road at last

    Hi Thanks for the kind words everyone. It is great fun to drive, once you get used to the lack of power steering and a 1970s gearbox of course. As Sean mentioned re wheels does anyone have experience of Japan Racing Wheels they seem to have lots of choice for not too wide wheels? My 40 year old...
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    On the road at last

    Long story but basically the Z farm went bust early on in the process and the car I got back was not anywhere near as complete as the one that went in there.
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    On the road at last

    Hi Folks After 4 years plus involving a Z farm debacle, a California car, a superhero mechanic (Brother in law Dave) and some help from PMac, Sean and RichieP amongst others we are finally blasting round Lancashire and what fun it is. Just a few finishing touches to do but 98% there. Hope to...
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