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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Mixing old and new apex seals?

I have 3 used als seals that are good and thinking of ordering 3 new apex seals. Would there be an issue?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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If you are 100 percent positive that the seals are good and are going to hold up for awhile yet then I see no reason why there would be an issue. If you are unsure then just order 3 more because it'd be a pain in the a$$ to have to tear the engine apart within only a few weeks or months after rebuild for 1 failed apex seal when it could have been prevented by ordering 3 more new ones.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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I could always sell the ones I have and get a new set? I've already replaced nearly every single piece so far, might as well. Thanks
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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would you change brake pads on only one wheel?

the answer is yes you can, if the set of pads on the other side is worn less than 10-20%(80-90% life left). reason being you want near equal wear all around.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Might as well replace all
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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measure the old one and see just how old they are. Then decide if you can get by with three new and three "old" ones.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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I think I will replace the set and hope to sell the old ones. My decision now is super seals or als, now?
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