Valve Cover Grommets on the Z24

[TotalPleb]

I wanted to just make this a question on my other thread, but I thought it might help out since I can't seem to find them anywhere.

So I need to replace the valve cover grommets on my 1985 720 Z24. I can't find an auto parts place near me that stocks them, and the internet has been proving itself to be unforgiving too.

Would someone happen to know where I can get model specific or at least fitting grommets?

[Roadster-ka]

Grommets come with valve cover gasket from Nissan I believe.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Again, nobody ever thinks to try the Nissan dealer.

Yes, there are a lot of parts not available for these older Nissans and Datsuns, but you'd be surprised at the amount of parts still available from your Nissan dealer.

Or...an engine shop that stocks or can get engine gasket kits may have a source for those grommets, a source like Worldpac which does not sell to the general public.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I just did a quick search and found the part number online: 13268-58SOA

Google results - https://www.google.com/search?q=13268-58soa&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=7Z8WoR5HFRDxaM%3A%2CQvKB-DhtGa_jyM%2C_&usg=__8NaPy_b_mD5-vS45ZiG416iCzzk%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjvgLrXj5DcAhVLllQKHSkuBOoQ9QEILzAC#imgrc=7Z8WoR5HFRDxaM:

13268-97EOA looks to be a similar parts, and it's available new from Nissan. https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-washer~13268-97e0a.html

Edited July 8, 2018 by Stoffregen Motorsports

[TotalPleb]

I've looked at them and they seem to be for the RB series engines.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

The number came up as a replacement for the Z series. I saw one post somewhere where someone used them on the Z motor. And they look nearly identical.

[MikeRL411]

My RL411 [and so 1600 roadster] engine just loves the 240Z synthetic rubber and aluminum grommets for the valve cover !  They are slightly larger in diameter than the original type R engine grommets, but side by side you cannot tell the difference.  See my RL411 at the JCCS show for a peek.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Did you mean to say 240sx? The 240z L motor did not use any grommets.

 

I believe even the A series engines used a grommet on the valve cover bolts. One more place to look.