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Hi BIGJIMNY fellow 'nthooziasms's
I have gotten the gearbox out for repair, and need to replace the rear crankshaft seal before i reinstall.
can anyone tell me whether i need a 97 or a 103mm seal and whats the difference.? my local parts dealer's (4wdpartshop dot com dot hey you) site proffers both as the correct size?! do i need BOTH. am i being "sPeTHuL" ?
normally i wouldnt hesitate to trust them, but im on a thin budget!!!
What year is your Jimny? If necessary Martin in the shop in the top banner will be able to provide the correct one if you forward him a message with your vin number etc.
09283-83001 - 83x103x8 for M13A type 2,3,4,5,6,7 (except some type 7 VINs)
09283-83002 - 83x97x7 for M13A type 8+ (9,10,11,...) and some type 7 VINs
TYPE 7 FROM JS3JB43VA4104100, JS3JB43VB4101280, JSAFJB43V00455476, JSAFJB43V90400321 and JSAFJB43V94400105)