Tebirkesueth Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hello all, I tried searching in the forum for this but I couldn't find too much (perhaps I don't know the correct name for the item). After separating my L28 from the transmission I found out that the separator plate is cut in half exposing the flywheel and throw out bearing to dirt and grime from the road. Is this the standard look? I cannot imagine that it is supposed to be like this.. I started looking to source a new one but I'm struggling to find this item. I have find some pictures of old ones (but not many) and only one new listing of a NOS plate at 125 USD... http://jdm-car-parts.com/collections/engine-parts-nissan-datsun-fairlady-z-240z-260z-280z-280zx/products/engine-plate-for-l-engine-with-manual-transmission Are these rare since people just fabricate their own or am I just too bad at searching? ^^ Thanks! Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 That's the top of the two-piece plate used with an automatic transmission. The manual transmission plates are one piece, like in your JDM link. You should be able to find a used one pretty easily. All of the manual transmission engines came with one. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/engine-280z/cylinder-block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Wild thought, use the part number and see what your local Nissan Dealer (or Courtesy Parts in Texas...) wants for a new one from Nissan.Regional pricing in the USA makes parts cheaper than in Japan sometimes...sometimes surprisingly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW240Z Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The automatic had an small shield on the bottom to make up the whole cover. like #31 in this diagram. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/power-train/transmission-case/automatic/from-apr-71 If you are running a manual trans you will want to find the full cover as mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tebirkesueth Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks for your help everybody! Didn't know about carpartsmanual before, really good link which is now bookmarked. Unfortunately the part seems to be discontinued, but I managed found one nissan parts website with limited availability.. fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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