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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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I just picked this up for $400 dollars it runs good just replaced the altenator and power steering pump only issue I have left is leaking oil from the crank seal... Which I would like a little info on but let me know what y'all think


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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Awesome deal!!
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks man I just really hope to get this front main seal replaced I've heard the timing belt has to come off which is a first in crank seals for me but I'll fibre it out. 281k miles
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Doing the timing belt and front seals are pretty straight forward on these cars. The fan clutch will have to come off along with the Power steering pulley and crank shaft pulley. Once those are out of the way the plastic covers come off. Just 10mm bolts hold them on. After the covers come off you will be looking at the timing belt itself. Release timing belt tensioner and pull the timing belt off. Slide the lower timing gear from the crank shaft snout and replace the crank shaft seal. I would recommend replace the cam shaft seals and water pump while you are in there.
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Ah thanks man my question was basically if the crank seal was behind the timing belt and I'm gunna take that a a yes haha well damn guess I better start saving for the belt while I'm at it
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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sweeet deal bro. welcome to the forums
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Anyone know if those wheels are stock?
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Those are Nissan wheels. Lol
Nice catch man! I got mine for 500 but yours is in WAY better shape! I've got to do extensive work on mine including body work and electrical
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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They have lexus inserts in em and the tire shop said they were some sort of special package idk tho who knows
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:38 AM
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Drift car!!
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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$400? yeah thats a score! nice job!
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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score of the century! well done.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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I think I might envy you. Congrats on the purchase.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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Thanks guys I'm pretty content with it just gotta fix this stupid oil leak and I'm golden
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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Great start! Wow... cheaper than my car when I got it

Check out the build threads here, hopefully you like it enough to revive this old beast
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