New stronger seals from mazda!?!
02-19-04, 07:41 PM
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New stronger seals from mazda!?!
I'm 99.9% sure that mazda has done all of us a big favor, and are now making a stronger factory apex seal. They are 2 piece, yes 2 piece!! just like the older 12a's and 84-85 13B. They are 2mm like usual, and slightly oversized in length. The new number is #n351-11-100C
and it replaces all of the apex seals from 86-95. Seem to be much stronger looking, maybe more detonation resistant? I will try to post a pic of them as soon as possible, as I just recieved a set yesterday for my rebuild. I think mazda is making them machined like the Rx-8 to cut down on machining costs, since the rx-8 uses 2 piece seals as well. Just thought I'd let you all know
And I also tried to get the old 3 piece, from the place I get my parts, and they are no longer made. The new number replaces all the old numbers for apex seals 86-95.
and it replaces all of the apex seals from 86-95. Seem to be much stronger looking, maybe more detonation resistant? I will try to post a pic of them as soon as possible, as I just recieved a set yesterday for my rebuild. I think mazda is making them machined like the Rx-8 to cut down on machining costs, since the rx-8 uses 2 piece seals as well. Just thought I'd let you all know
And I also tried to get the old 3 piece, from the place I get my parts, and they are no longer made. The new number replaces all the old numbers for apex seals 86-95.
02-19-04, 08:44 PM
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Wasn't the debate not about 2pc vs. 3pc, but 2mm vs. 3mm? (All iron 3mm are 2pc...)
Crikey, this might turn into a debate about a debate. I give up.
Crikey, this might turn into a debate about a debate. I give up.
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I'm hearing that the new Mazda 2pc 2mm seals are junk. This is from a few Mazda performance shops here in Japan. Any good/bad coments from the other side of the pond. Cost of one seal here is 30$ from Mazda.
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Originally posted by chuck8313BTSDS
I'm hearing that the new Mazda 2pc 2mm seals are junk. This is from a few Mazda performance shops here in Japan. Any good/bad coments from the other side of the pond. Cost of one seal here is 30$ from Mazda.
chuck
I'm hearing that the new Mazda 2pc 2mm seals are junk. This is from a few Mazda performance shops here in Japan. Any good/bad coments from the other side of the pond. Cost of one seal here is 30$ from Mazda.
chuck
Seems a bit of a rash decision by Mazda to discontinue 3pc.
03-16-04, 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by Kombat_killa
How much doest it cost to have seals machined from 2mm to 3mm on a fc and about how long (ballpark range) would my baby be out of commission?
How much doest it cost to have seals machined from 2mm to 3mm on a fc and about how long (ballpark range) would my baby be out of commission?
03-17-04, 01:22 AM
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Originally posted by chuck8313BTSDS
I'm hearing that the new Mazda 2pc 2mm seals are junk. This is from a few Mazda performance shops here in Japan. Any good/bad coments from the other side of the pond. Cost of one seal here is 30$ from Mazda.
chuck
I'm hearing that the new Mazda 2pc 2mm seals are junk. This is from a few Mazda performance shops here in Japan. Any good/bad coments from the other side of the pond. Cost of one seal here is 30$ from Mazda.
chuck
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