Tip Seals for Gen 1 12A

[MrSlugg]

Hello,

My Gen1 12A needs a rebuild. I may be able to get the local Mazda guys here to do the work reasonably cheaply but I have heard that some tip seals are better than others, i.e. the mazda ones may be a bit crap.

I have heard good things about Hurley tip seals .... anyone using them ? Would you reccomend them ?

Also the tip seals from Hurleys are available in 2mm , 3mm, 3.5mm. What does this size refer to ? And what would I need to get or is it a case of strip the engine and then see what I need ?

:confused:

[Don Pamponi]

Funny, I heard the exact opposit: that Mazda ones are the best.

That was  from Rotechnicks

[MrSlugg]

I guess I\'ve been reading too much propaganda then

I know a guy in Australia who races RX-7s and he swears by Hurley Rotary tip seals. Then again, Rotechniks do have a good reputation also.

Anyone else have any experience with non Mazda tip seals ?

[20B_boy]

The tip size referred to is the width of it.

I\'m not sure I could think of any one who would recommend Hurley any thing over MAzda or otherwise products, I have no personal experience of their products or service however.

The fastest UK Gen 1 is a 12A turbo run by Tim at RX Motors; he only uses the stock mazda seals I believe...

Parts-wise, yes, you take it apart and see whats left to reuse

[scooby_si]

& while it\'s fair to say i\'m not one of Hurleys biggest fans but i have heard a few of the experts saying that even their tips aint all that........
Si ("The UK\'s Leading Rotary Engine Specialists" ....lol)

[MrSlugg]

Ok, here\'s another question I\'m sure will have many answers.

I\'m not entirely confident in the local mazda dealers ability to rebuild my engine......to be honest rx-7s are like hens teeth here in Ireland and chances are the first rotary engine they have seen was in the RX-8 they got in a couple of months ago.

Anyone think it\'s abit risky lewtting them go at it, or should I be ok?

If not, then who in the UK would you reccomend?

[20B_boy]

For a 12A turbo - Tim at RX Motors without a doubt. He\'s very well priced and probably built more engines in the UK than any one...

http://www.rxmotors.co.uk/

[sadgoth]

I would agree with Rich on that, Tim is a very good bet, just had my FC rebuilt and ported by Tim - TOP JOB and good price too!

Otherwise, Rotechnics, WGT,Carl Hayward and RE-Works are worth a look. Only apex seal option worth considering are the ianetti (speel check??) ceramic seals, but they are VERY expensive!

[MrSlugg]

Thanks for the advice.

I think ceramic seals would probably be way beyond my budget and probably beyond my needs. I don\'t plan anything too drastic for my Gen 1......maybe a 12a Turbo but that would be about it.