Landon303

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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

Landon303

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bump.. anyone know?

farberio

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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.

Nick_d_TII

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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!

thejallenator

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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.