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Old 06-24-12, 09:38 PM
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Rebuilding my engine AGIAN. Small problem

So im rebuilding my engine agian. I am using new bearings all the way around. I am using 2mm apex seals on one rotor, and 3 mm apex seals on another rotor. For the fact that they were the only rotors that were less than 30 gram weight Difference that i had access to.

The issue I am having is for the first time i am using three peice Apex seals with the Corner Seal apex end peice that is so thin i cant keep it Popped down in the rotor housing. They keep Popping out then Flying across the Room like mexican Jumping beans. NO way can i get the center Iron on and keep those peices in. anyone have a trick to this? It would be Great
Old 06-25-12, 12:42 AM
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Carefully superglue the apex seal together.

After you fire the engine up the first time it will burn off the glue. Make sure to scrape off any excess so it'll still fit into the rotor's groove.
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^^ What he said.. Exactly what I do. I sometimes flip the corner seal towards the front of the engine if the rear part of the housing has minor flaking.
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Superglue Really? Wow. Ok if thats what i gotta do then thats what i will do.. Thanks agian Both of you
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Superglue is recommended in the Mazdatrix Rebuild video for your exact problem.
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you only need a drop of glue!
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