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07-08-03, 10:44 AM
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-help apex seal
WHAT IN GOD NAME IS IT? how does it work. something about over heating right. my car wont even crank. soo could that be the problem? how do i fix it? how much does it cost to fix. any info about this would be a big help.
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07-08-03, 10:58 AM
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The apex seals are metal seals that go in the tips of the rotors, and seal against the rotor housing. They are basically comparable to a piston ring, in that they hold the compression in. (as well as side and corner seals).
Apex seals do not go due to overheating, but coolant seals do (basically comparable to a head gasket)
The coolant seal seals all the way around the housing.
If your car wont even crank, then most likely neither of these things are the culprit. Look into you battery and starter 1st.
Apex seals do not go due to overheating, but coolant seals do (basically comparable to a head gasket)
The coolant seal seals all the way around the housing.
If your car wont even crank, then most likely neither of these things are the culprit. Look into you battery and starter 1st.
07-08-03, 11:09 AM
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Thanx guys well if its not the starter and i know its not the battery what else could it be????
are apex seals easy to fix and are they cheap. are the parts easy to find.
how would i know its the apex seal is the problem, meaning how would i know its bad???
are apex seals easy to fix and are they cheap. are the parts easy to find.
how would i know its the apex seal is the problem, meaning how would i know its bad???
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07-08-03, 11:42 AM
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If you tell us the exact symtoms of your car not starting , we will probably be able to help you troubleshoot the problem. When you 1st turn your key to the on position, how many volts are you reading? When you attempt to start the car, what happens to your volt gauge? Does it crank at all?
To determine if you have a bad apex seal, you would 1st want to do a compression test. If you are reading very low, or even no compression, a seal couldve gone. (could be an apex or a side seal, but wither way it requires the engine to be torn apart and rebuilt) You're looking at a ~$600 bare minimum if this is the case, and that is if you do all work yourself. But as I said before, a blown seal will in most cases not keep the car from cranking at all(it may if the seal is jammed very tightly between the rotor and housing, but this is not very commom). If the car is not cranking as you say, put a socket and a large ratchet on the crank pulley and spin counterclock-wise. If you can spin it like this, then you have a starter or battery problem. You should even be able to spin the pulley by hand if youre not a complete wimp...
To determine if you have a bad apex seal, you would 1st want to do a compression test. If you are reading very low, or even no compression, a seal couldve gone. (could be an apex or a side seal, but wither way it requires the engine to be torn apart and rebuilt) You're looking at a ~$600 bare minimum if this is the case, and that is if you do all work yourself. But as I said before, a blown seal will in most cases not keep the car from cranking at all(it may if the seal is jammed very tightly between the rotor and housing, but this is not very commom). If the car is not cranking as you say, put a socket and a large ratchet on the crank pulley and spin counterclock-wise. If you can spin it like this, then you have a starter or battery problem. You should even be able to spin the pulley by hand if youre not a complete wimp...
07-08-03, 12:03 PM
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ok will do thanx alot but there is nothing else it could be then but the apex seal or coolent seal. if not the battery and starter.???.
thanx guys
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thanx guys
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07-08-03, 01:19 PM
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sleeper,
take it one step at a time, dont look for the easy or cheap fix. With any car, 1: does it crank, 2: fuel/spark 3: Compression
take Rxmfn7's advice and try to turn it over by hand. If it turns yet wont crank, your not likely to have to go into the engine for the non cranking issue.
Do some search's and take some time to read the archives. More info in there than you can imagine.
take it one step at a time, dont look for the easy or cheap fix. With any car, 1: does it crank, 2: fuel/spark 3: Compression
take Rxmfn7's advice and try to turn it over by hand. If it turns yet wont crank, your not likely to have to go into the engine for the non cranking issue.
Do some search's and take some time to read the archives. More info in there than you can imagine.
07-08-03, 01:57 PM
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Bahahahahahahahaha
Rotary engines are reliable.
If you don't know what your doing yes they will fail.
They are no the most powerful, however are very senstive to modifcations.
My vert has 249,000 miles and still runs strong.
Rotary engines are reliable.
If you don't know what your doing yes they will fail.
They are no the most powerful, however are very senstive to modifcations.
My vert has 249,000 miles and still runs strong.
07-08-03, 01:58 PM
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Bahahahahahahahaha
Rotary engines are reliable.
If you don't know what your doing yes they will fail.
They are not the most powerful, however are very senstive to modifcations.
My vert has 249,000 miles and still runs strong.
Some many things go wrong? there are only 3 major moving parts.
Rotary engines are reliable.
If you don't know what your doing yes they will fail.
They are not the most powerful, however are very senstive to modifcations.
My vert has 249,000 miles and still runs strong.
Some many things go wrong? there are only 3 major moving parts.
07-08-03, 02:09 PM
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well what about rotory thats soo special i dont get it!!! what makes them better then another engine... please dont get all upset cuz i dont know every thing about rotory yet. teach me i am young!!!!!!!!!!!
07-08-03, 02:23 PM
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I wouldnt say they are better than another engine but different. If you dont know how a rotary works read this:
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/rotary-engine.htm
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/rotary-engine.htm
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