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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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apex seal stuck

Hello I have a apex seal stuck on the rear rotor of my 12a. The engine was rebuilt with only 3000 mile after the build, the the car got wrecked and sat for about a year outside. It is suck in not out, and I have not ran the engine since. Is it safe to start it and see if it might pop out or is there a better way, thank you.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Id put some ATF, MMO into the chambers and turn it over by hand and let it sit for a few days.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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I put some atf in it to soak for a few days and it has been sitting for about a month now. I have turned it over about once everyday since, sorry forgot to mention that. Any other help please?????????
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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Go to the archive, read the tread called "Decarbonizing a Rotary" and pay close attention to the "siezed engine" section.

Good luck, and have fun

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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When you can see the seal in the exhaust port, can you move it at all?
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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if its stuck as in jammed..your gonna need a rebuild! and the more you turn it over the more it damages the housing and the rotor.
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