R1 output shaft bushing

[Mrtin]

Hi all. I've got 1992 2wd M50D-R1

Pulled the output seal today. Had a hard time of it but got it free. In the process some errant strikes of a screw driver landed blows to the area past (ie inside of) the seal I was removing. It looks like a brass bushing or sleeve. I've put a few nicks in it.

I figure it needs replacing, and I understand that involves removing the tail and pressing it out. The biggest problem I am having is in finding this part. Does anyone have a part number for the output shaft bushing or, better yet, where I can buy one?

Or would you all just ignore this? The damage seems superficial, and definitely does not involve the shaft or produce anything that would harm a new seal.

Or worst of all, does this part not exist and I'm looking for a whole new tail?

Thanks guys.

 

[Explorin94]

Personally I wouldn't worry about it. That bushing is probably 1.5"-2" inches long.

 

[Mrtin]

Thanks

Thanks. I've decided to not worry about it myself. I was all worried about this little nick that made a rough spot on the leading edge until I noticed a much larger, much rougher, factory notch on that same edge.

Thanks for the reply!

-M