how many people re-use seals?
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how many people re-use seals?
I'm in the middle of my rebuild and I was wondering, how many of you guys have re-used apex seals and side seals? The motor I took apart was not blown and the seals were almost all in tact after the teardown. I have a smooth groove in the rear rotor housing eminating in both directions from the exhaust port. Which I think I will need to replace. However, all the seals look great. I am hesitant to re-use them and I would like to hear your experiences. I plan on buying solid corner seals with FD springs as well as replacing the oil control ring inserts with viton ones. Should I re-use seals to save my self some time and money, both of which are obviously at a premium?
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If your going to take the time to rebuild your engine, then you should buy new seals and replace your old ones. It only takes like $500 to rebuild your engine, just spend the money, it's inexpensive.
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I reuse all seals that are well within the tolerances. First of all they are seated(worn) to there respective housings, second of all, that's why they have specs on them. You may however want to replace all of the springs. Just my 2 cents. Bottom line, it's your call. If you do go with all new seals it will be a lot harder to start for the first 1k or so.
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ok, well I have to disagree with the 500 dollar rebuild. I'm looking more at 1500. The gasket set alone is like 350. I have planned on replacing all the seals but I'm starting to get impatient so thats why I asked your opinions. I don't know the original locations for the seals so maybe that alone is enough to justify new seals. As far as the oil control rings, you guys reuse them right? Couldn't see why not
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