Should I replace these apex seals

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06-23-13, 07:24 PM

notveryhappyjack

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Should I replace these apex seals

Pulled them from my previous motor. Seems like the center have some wear. Should I re use them? Anyone have a link to the fsm so I can measure also.

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06-23-13, 07:31 PM

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Why would you reuse them when you have gone through all the trouble to remove, break down, clean, inspect and rebuild your engine? Buy new seals.

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06-23-13, 07:37 PM

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Why would you reuse them when you have gone through all the trouble to remove, break down, clean, inspect and rebuild your engine? Buy new seals.

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06-23-13, 09:36 PM

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Only reason I did not replace them is they cost $80 each. The top one has suspect wear markings on it which I did not notice until after I placed my rebuild order. Should I expect any trouble using new apex seals on used housings?

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06-24-13, 10:34 AM

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You can send your used housing to goopy to have them reconditioned so when you used new seals they'll have a better sealing surface thus better compression.