thanks ed ill take the sump off again and double check everything but all my parts are to spec (nissan oe parts from Mr humphris)
rings are pre-gapped and bearings are to block and crank specs.. crank has less than 0.001mm wear.
so should be good, ill soon see when i get that dowel.
ill have a word with the guys at nissan. see if they can get me a pair.
