Need help, 77 280- R200

[Obie 280Z]

changing out leaking side seal in R-200. Tim ken bearing from z car depot quite a bit thinner. Will it work or should I go OEM. Old seal on left.

Thanks

[Obie 280Z]

Correction on seal on right


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[Obie 280Z]

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[Zed Head]

Here's a Rockauto National diff seal, and a Nissan link.  Aftermarket is usually different.  Take the two critical measurements to be sure that it will work.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=253610&cc=1209260&jsn=362

https://www.courtesyparts.com/oem-parts/nissan-seal-38342n3100

 

 

[Zed Head]

The factory seals combine a dust seal with the oil seal.  They are better, they'll probably last another 150,000 miles, but the replacement seals will keep the oil where it belongs.  Just wear out faster.

[Obie 280Z]

Thanks for the feed back, we went ahead and put the aftermarket in since I couldn't leave car on the lift. They look just like national seals. Should have done more checking for a lower prices on the OEM like link u sent. Drove about 20 miles and no leaks but will check them again next time I have the car off the ground. Thanks again.