Review on problem
#1
Review on problem
Hey guys, I've been thinking the past while. My car has a shitty idle, doesn't start normally (have to try to start once or twice, de-flood and it will start),
and low compression on ONE of the rear rotor faces. The Mazda tech said it was an apex seal and that's what I automatically assumed it would be when
it happened. But if it only has bad compression on one rotor face, then shouldn't it be a side seal?
What are the hazards of driving with a "cracked" side seal? What could have caused it? I've done searching but the only problems I ever find people
have a with apex seals.
Car is an S5 T2.
and low compression on ONE of the rear rotor faces. The Mazda tech said it was an apex seal and that's what I automatically assumed it would be when
it happened. But if it only has bad compression on one rotor face, then shouldn't it be a side seal?
What are the hazards of driving with a "cracked" side seal? What could have caused it? I've done searching but the only problems I ever find people
have a with apex seals.
Car is an S5 T2.
#3
Yeah I know, that's why I realized it couldn't be an apex seal. I know putting it off can lead to future problems, but how much driving could cause it to become a bigger problem? I'm putting it in the garage Monday, and rebuilding it myself over winter. Would just the intermediate housing become damaged? It's not like the seal is gone, because I do have compression.
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