first off, the dreaded front cover o ring... going w/ a s5 block, but s4 front cover- does this look up to par?



& second, under the oil pump, there's a dip that *looks like* it should house an oring, but I'm thinking it's for clearancing the c-clip that holds the pump "rotors" on the drive shaft. Please let me know if that's correct-



& finally-- should I silicone AND use the gasket, just use the gasket, or just use silicone?

Should be set to go after this, thanks for the help

Landon

 

bump.. anyone know?

 

For the first question, there is a writeup at mazdatrix about how you want to do that.

For the second, IIRC there was no o-ring there when I rebuilt mine a couple years ago. But don't take only my word on that.

For the last, your call. I think I used gasket and gray RTV and have had no leaks. I know others that have done RTV only and have no leaks. So, do whatever you are comfortable with.

 

http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/oring.htm

http://www.rotaryengineillustrated.com/

http://www.rebuildingrotaryengines.com/

I didn't see anything in the FSM about a gasket or anything for the oil pump.

Good luck!

 

the oil pump just goes on. remember to stick a little oil in it prior to installation.

the gaskets should be fine on there own. but if you want yo cna use silicone. i think in th eFSM it tells you all the places that should have silicone and all the places to just stick a gasket, good luck man.