Rrear main seal

  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    Rrear main seal

    Since the parts fiche seems to be missing or not working for me, can anyone confirm that the rear main seal is the same throughout all years/trims? Should be PN 12279 D0100

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • 300zxturboftw
    300zxturboftw
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    100 % I have ALWAYS ordered my rear seals only from Nissan.
    http://www.courtesyparts.com/12279-s…-p-186196.html

    Don't let someone have you pick up the dorman or the cheaper one for this.
    Usual Z31 suspect: Garage Queen (aka broken)
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    ordering single parts isn't really an option from courtesy. The shipping costs far outweigh the price difference over ordering it locally.

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • 300zxturboftw
    300zxturboftw
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    I call them every time to ship usps. Will be $10 max for you
    Usual Z31 suspect: Garage Queen (aka broken)
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    Regardless, if anyone can confirm the part number, that'd be super

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • Shuman47
    Shuman47
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    #6
    Not sure if all Nissan sites are like this but my local dealer has a great online parts catalog.

    Here's the rear main, says all years:

    http://lancasternissanparts.com/niss…ointVehid=7598
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    Stellar, thanks!

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • michaelp
    michaelp
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    Same or not, all VG rear main seals interchange with all year VGs, DOHC or SOHC. They also interchange with the SR20, VH45, VK45, VK41, VK56, CA18, CA20, RBs........
    - VG30DET (HE341) 86 300ZX - 1982 280ZX Turbo - Headered NA 1986 300ZX 2+2 - 2000 Xterra -
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    Sounds like someone at nissan has their thinking cap on.

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • michaelp
    michaelp
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    DeleriousZ;346038 wrote: Sounds like someone at nissan has their thinking cap on.
    No reason to re-invent the wheel…or in this case, the rear main seal..I suppose. lol
    - VG30DET (HE341) 86 300ZX - 1982 280ZX Turbo - Headered NA 1986 300ZX 2+2 - 2000 Xterra -