I am building an engine right now and the thing is, I have it all apart. When I took it apart I didnt kee it organized, because I was replacing a lot of parts. For example I replaced a rotor, a housings, and 2 plates. I thought I had all new seals and springs. When I took another look at it just recently I found out that I didnt buy any oil seal springs. I still have all the old ones, are they reusable or should I get new ones? This engine is ported and will be running a stage 3 BNR turbo, so I dont want anything that would kill its reliablity... and I am also running the FD oil pressure regulator so the there will be more oil pressure that those seals will have to hold. How much are they from mazda anyone know?

 

are they reusable or should I get new ones?


I'd replace them. You're there now. On my rebuild I didn't replace the oil control rings, just their springs. Now I think I should just spent the extra 200 and did it anyway.

You can also get stiffer springs. Mazdatrix has got em and they might be useful for your more beefy motor.

 

I think the full set is 40+ from mazdatrix. Thats where I bought my last set. You can reuse them if you want. I generally do replace them every time.