Trueno102

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Im looking for the rubber seal. Has anyone found a replacement seal? None available in mazdatrix or atkins

WondrousBread

@Spider2k found some on that fit on AliExpress, he might be able to find the part number for you.

Trueno102

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@WondrousBread thank you. I'll give him a message and hopefully find a part.

Spider2k

which one did you end up using? i don't know which of the different ones i sent you worked.

Spider2k

so i looked at my orders and i bought two different 8x14x4 and one 8x14x5. so try either of those sizes.

WondrousBread

Right, I forgot there were two sizes.

It was the shorter one that ended up fitting.

Trueno102

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what should i search for at Ali express

Spider2k

I posted it above
8x14x4 Viton Seal

Trueno102

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@WondrousBread I purchased 6 and would be here in 3 weeks.
what direction do you install them?

WondrousBread

Good question, it's been awhile. I think I installed them with the flat side out.

One thing to keep in mind if your intake is still on the car is to not rotate the rods when installing. Make not of the orientation when you pull the rod out, and install it in the same orientation. I believe they only want to fit on one way, but better safe than sorry.

Trueno102

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Finally arrived. Will post once i get a chance to rebuild the lim

Trueno102

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High temp grease

Old seal. Flat side toward motor.



This waher does not seal or stay put completely. I think using permanent high temp threadlocker will keep it in its place.

WondrousBread

I didn't use anything on the washer. It gets sandwiched down by the top plate thing, and there are no leaks in my case.

Spider2k

Seals are installed with the flat side out just like a crank or cam seal.

Trueno102

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Thanks. Odd that the flat side was actually facing the motor. I have an extra lim which I could double check again.

Mdhwoods

Thanks for this info, found them on Ali and ordered. Can i replace without removing the lim? really don't want to, but will if necessary.

disregard, I saw where @WondrousBread said if still on the car not to rotate the shaft. Shout out to @Spider2k for finding these.

Love this site for finding things like this. Its getting harder and harder to find parts. For some reason on the rear port, it back the screws out. Crazy. see my thread on it for a video.

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-gen-gene...uator-1158116/

Thanks again.

Spider2k

If I can find them( no promises) . I have 2 giant racks of totes full of parts and I kinda didn't label anything.

Mdhwoods

see above, found them on ali, which by the sounds of it will be quicker then you locating.

Spider2k

Maybe! I'm a bit disorganized.

Mdhwoods

Quick dumb question since my screws fell out and my clip was loose. What’s proper order? Seal, clip, washer bracket which is what I think. Or seal washer clip bracket which doesn’t seem correct to me.

tia

gsmithrx7

I think that the grooved side goes towards the outside of the engine.

If it is positioned towards the flat surface of the lim bushing it defeats its purpose!

The grooved face uses the gas pressure to push the thin part of the seal to push it onto the shaft. Making for a more tight seal!

What do you think?