Is it a good investment to change the apex seals on a healthy engine?
08-18-02, 09:27 PM
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Is it a good investment to change the apex seals on a healthy engine?
Hi, I'm currently shopping around for an FD, and I was just wondering if changing the apex seals would be a good "first reliability mod?" How much would this cost? I tried search already, so have pity on me 
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08-18-02, 09:34 PM
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Re: Is it a good investment to change the apex seals on a healthy engine?
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Hi, I'm currently shopping around for an FD, and I was just wondering if changing the apex seals would be a good "first reliability mod?" How much would this cost? I tried search already, so have pity on me Thanks guys
Hi, I'm currently shopping around for an FD, and I was just wondering if changing the apex seals would be a good "first reliability mod?" How much would this cost? I tried search already, so have pity on me
Thanks guys
Unless the engine is already toast, it makes no sense to do that.
08-18-02, 09:36 PM
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For some reason the blue is soft on my eyes..
. But a change in apex seals is a rebuild. Every one just waits till it's gone or a bunch of miles are put on the engine. Your just going to pay the same.
. But a change in apex seals is a rebuild. Every one just waits till it's gone or a bunch of miles are put on the engine. Your just going to pay the same.
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Wow...But isn't it just the simple task of taking apart the engine and putting in new seals???
I was also wondering...What does the extended factory warranty cover? How much does it run for? Thanks!
I was also wondering...What does the extended factory warranty cover? How much does it run for? Thanks!
08-18-02, 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by Vexed
Wow...But isn't it just the simple task of taking apart the engine and putting in new seals???
I was also wondering...What does the extended factory warranty cover? How much does it run for? Thanks!
Wow...But isn't it just the simple task of taking apart the engine and putting in new seals???
I was also wondering...What does the extended factory warranty cover? How much does it run for? Thanks!
As far as extended warranties, most companies won't cover FD's anymore.
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08-18-02, 11:45 PM
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The only two reasons to rebuild an engine that hasn't been blown is if the compression has gone down due to age or you're building a race-car and you need the utmost in reliability.
...and I wouldn't call doing an engine rebuild "simple".
...and I wouldn't call doing an engine rebuild "simple".
08-18-02, 11:49 PM
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I can see why changing the seals/rebuild is a good idea of the motor isn't running as well and a compression test shows that the motor isn't as healthy as 'normal'. because changing the seals before they actually blow/break can make the rebuild cheaper. b/c if the seals do break, they could just slice up the rotors or housings and make them not re-useable. And new rotors or new housings are very $$
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08-19-02, 03:19 AM
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It would make no sense to change them out due to the fact that they may be just fine. An apex seal could go at anytime. A car with 10k miles could blow out a seal if it pings.. I would agree with everyone else here. Just leave it be and spend your money on Vacum hoses or something more deserving of your hard earned dollars
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