DeLorean Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I thought I got a really great deal on a late 280zx FS5W71B over the weekend, but it turns out the rear casing is dented AND cracked. I might try and hunt down a replacement case, but I thought I'd ask people much much smarter than me if this damage is repairable. It looks like the trans must have fallen on a hard surface, denting the rear seal area and cracking it as well. Here are some photos of the damage: Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 You can replace the tailshaft housing. Its not worth the money to repair it. You will need to check the output shaft for straightness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks John, that was my concern. I'm on the lookout for replacement housings but I'm having trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You might start a new thread with a title like "Which tailshaft housings will swap?" or something similar. So you can find the right one. There are a few guys on here who've had many of these transmissions apart and might know. I have an old ZX tail housing myself but am not really in to selling/shipping/internet stuff, beyond Amazon and eBay. But anyone who did the 71C/240SX transmission bellhousing swap should have 1/2 a transmission left over. They're out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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