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Old 02-08-05, 07:45 PM
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Question Side Seal Spring Markings

The new side seal springs I got in my Atkins rebuild kit (Mazda springs) each have a white marking at one end. Anyone have an idea what this mark means?

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It turns out the apex seal springs are also marked at one end, with purple. Any ideas?
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the marks on the side seal spring face down when you put them into the rotor and on the ApeX springs thoes marks face towards the inside the rotor.

hope I eXplaned that right.....

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Kit C for 89-91 NA, 2mm


Originally Posted by Atkins Dan
What year of a rebuild kit did you order from me????

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Originally Posted by Atkins Dan
the marks on the side seal spring face down when you put them into the rotor and on the ApeX springs thoes marks face towards the inside the rotor.

hope I eXplaned that right.....

Later
Dan
Thanks!

I appreciate the help!

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