Well the engine\'s apart! (pics) - some advice required

royal · November 28, 2008, 05:47:24 PM

Side seals and springs you can reuse providing they are within tolerance. The thing about them being in the right place is because each corner will be slightly different so you need to make sure you can make them all fit to tolerance still.
Same for corner seals and springs. You can reuse the 8 metal circle oil seal cover bits but obviously replace the seals inside them. I\'ve never heard of people reusing apex seals so would deffo replace them. The springs you can reuse but often you get them with the apex seals anyhow so no point.

Jim_rx7 · November 28, 2008, 05:49:20 PM

Why not re-use the apex seals if they are low mileage (3K) and in good condition?

If I need to buy new ones, I will though.

royal · November 28, 2008, 05:57:08 PM

I\'m not sure if its a done thing tbh mate so don\'t want to say either way. Best to ask one of the more experienced guys.

ro284 · November 28, 2008, 06:29:02 PM

QuoteYeah.. the seals from new come oversized and need ground down to fit.

Thats a new one on me Jim, !
More advice needed on that,

mph_saab · November 28, 2008, 06:35:02 PM

i\'d love to have the time and patients to do that lol...good luck with the rebuild and hope all goes well

royal · November 28, 2008, 07:23:43 PM

Quote from: ro284;560766Thats a new one on me Jim, !
More advice needed on that,

Side seals need grounding to tolerance.

Jim_rx7 · November 28, 2008, 07:24:49 PM

Everything can be re-used if within certain tolerances etc.

Just had a good look through the FSM.

rx jamie · November 29, 2008, 08:33:15 AM

Quote from: RedRummy;560641PS - looking at your pictures - I take it you live alone LOL

seconded, my missus loves cars but....holy **** she wouldnt have that :Giggle :spank