turbine

iTrader: (1)

i have a 87 turbo engine that i suspected had blown apex seal. i pulled the engine and did a inspection through the ports to see if i could see any cracked seals and to check the condition of the housings.
as i spun the front rotor around i noticed through the intake port that there is a side seal missing.

my question is has anyone ever seen a rotary spit out a side seal?
the motor turns over smooth and i didn't see any evidence of damage to the turbo or the housings.

the motor looks like its an original mazda engine that has never been apart.

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

Could have been installed too tight and cracked to pieces.