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BUSTN 03-09-13 03:39 PM

Sharp edge on apex seal?
 
Seems that my front rotor apex seals have a sharp edge. Is there anything done to fix this or are they scrap? Thanks

RotaryEvolution 03-09-13 04:55 PM

sharp edge where on the seal? the question is rather vague.

BUSTN 03-09-13 05:06 PM

The edge against the housing. The edge is no longer beveled.

RotaryEvolution 03-09-13 06:50 PM

a picture would help, i have never seen a seal wear flat before.

BUSTN 03-09-13 08:22 PM

I will get some pics in the am. I have sent some emails to the manufacturer of these somewhat costly seals but I have not heard back yet. The edge is very pronounced, enough to cut you if you ran it across your finger.

bumpstart 03-09-13 09:15 PM

the question begs,, why one rotor,, and not other.. something specific to that rotor is happening

Jeff20B 03-10-13 12:41 AM

Edit: found out you're running ALS seals (saw it in your other thread).

A pic or two would be nice.

What is your OMP outputing? Factory spec cc? Or premix?

bumpstart 03-10-13 01:40 AM


What is your OMP outputing? Factory spec cc?
im also going with a broken line or faulty squirt

Evil_Sephiroth 03-10-13 05:27 AM

Normaly a sharp Apex is an apex that have reached it's end......probably it's time to change the apex...


BTW it's strange that the apex is from front rotor....

BUSTN 03-10-13 06:30 AM

Premix, 1 oz per gallon. Somehow the front rotor, 1 apex seal actually ended up opening the groove of the rotor and is now useless. You can see how it is much wider than the other slots. I am now searching for a new rotor and probably going to super seals as another $450 is out of the question.

BUSTN 03-10-13 10:22 AM

Is there a possibility of them being saved?

Evil_Sephiroth 03-10-13 10:41 AM

They are sharp due to the worn....I think you can't save them...

RotaryEvolution 03-10-13 11:43 AM

worn rotors? yes.

3 different oversize seals to choose from:
https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-pr...-sets-1028712/


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