Recent content by 240L31

You're installing a new set of bearings, right?

Don't even bother using the two piece design seal. Not worth the effort 😉 Nissan oe is still available at the dealership.

Nissan oe is a one piece design with integrated metal strip, orientation doesn't matter. Aftermarket ones are with a separate metal strip and will leak eventually (in my experience).

Also the metal strip needs to face towards the crankshaft. If one is the other way around, that's your issue.

No need to pull the main cap. I didn't struggle at least. It might be different in case the old side seals are really glued in or so.

Agreed. You can pull out the old side seals with a pair of needle nose pliers (to get started, I used a screwdriver). Then use brake cleaner to clean the slot. Apply some RTV on the side seals, push them all the way in until they bottom out. I think you have to trim them so that they sit flush...

Installed these 280zx transmission to engine stiffening things. Just because they came out so pretty after bead blasting. Is there any official Nissan document about why this part was introduced?

I'll be joining again 😊 looking forward to it!

I took a cheap 14mm ring spanner which I ground to a smaller OD. Quite useful in many places!

Put the gearbox back in (was leaking before). Went in surprisingly smooth.. 20 minutes and I was done.

Guys, keep in mind that high strengh bolts (eg suspension) may lose quite some strength due to zinc coating (hydrogen embrittlement). At least if the plating guy does not perform a special aftertreatment.

Sorry it's sold.

Nope, it's all BC..

Finally done, bc coilovers installed - just before the winter break. I took the car for a quick spin, I can't believe how much handling has improved (also ride quality)

I feel a bit stupid now. Instead of debating I should have tried what the FSM recommends: adjust the axle nut torque 😂 I backed off the nut by maybe 10 degree. Results in 800g preload, so right on point. I still don't understand why the axle torque has any effect, though.