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bad luck with rear main seal

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Old 04-16-2013, 06:12 AM
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bad luck with rear main seal

after getting my car together and putting a bit over 200 miles on it the rear main seal just went. I got it from Nissan and I didn't trust it from the start. I figuered. I would change it even though it wasnt bad. im guessing Nissan changed suppliers cause the new one had a smaller lip to hold the spring in place compared to the original one that came on the car.

when I installed it it went on nice and tight and I looked under to make sure the spring didn't pop out. the one they gave me just looked like it was designed poorly. now im considering a non OEM one.....
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Old 04-16-2013, 10:25 AM
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Sorry to hear that. I know that is frustrating.
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I just replaced mine (about 500 miles ago). Also used OEM. I hope I don't run into problems...
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Old 04-16-2013, 11:03 AM
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I wish they designed it so you dont need to remove the oil pan. I hate having to deal with that oil pan again. it should be easier the second time around though.
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