86gxl_fc

i was wondering if the parts off an 86 13b longblock could be interchanged with the parts off an 85 gsl-se.
the gsl-se has no compression in the front rotor so it seems like one of the seals is shot. the car just needs to run for a little longer til i get things situated.
i have an extra 13b long block with a blown coolant seal in the rear rotor that is off of an 86 gxl. the front has 80-something compressioin so it seems like its in good shape.

gsl-se addict

iTrader: (3)

Quick answer is no. The rotors are different as are the irons/rotor housings (different location of the coolant o-rings). I am assuming that you want to put the front part of the '86 on the rear part of the SE engine..Is that correct?

teddyrx2

iTrader: (33)

The only thing you can use from the spare block are the rotors and thats only if you change both rotors, and reason being is because the 13b gsl-se are 3mm and the other motor has 2mm apex seals... and thats only because there 13b...but then when changing just one rotor your going to throw the balance off just a little bit...Can't use the housing from you spare motor because the coolant seals are on the irons...on the gsl-se motor the coolant seal are on the housings...

But this is what you can do...just buy a used set of seal or just that one seal that is shot...and close the motor back up...

86gxl_fc

okay, thanx for the quick answer guys. this sucks tho lol.