Re-using stock seals

sen2two · 06-26-2010, 09:48 PM

I have never been one to re-use anything for a rebuild. But I'm building a motor for a friend (6 port NA), nothing serious. The motor only has 60k on it. But the water seals went and it needs to be torn down. I have a spare "overhaul" kit. Just the water jackets and basic gaskets to re-build it. So he wants me to re-use the side, corner, and apex seals. I have always been against putting old used seals back in the motor, but it's not mine, so whatever... Anyway, for those who have re-used the hard seals. How do i go about checking them for excessive wear?

06-26-2010, 09:48 PM	#1
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Re-using stock seals I have never been one to re-use anything for a rebuild. But I'm building a motor for a friend (6 port NA), nothing serious. The motor only has 60k on it. But the water seals went and it needs to be torn down. I have a spare "overhaul" kit. Just the water jackets and basic gaskets to re-build it. So he wants me to re-use the side, corner, and apex seals. I have always been against putting old used seals back in the motor, but it's not mine, so whatever... Anyway, for those who have re-used the hard seals. How do i go about checking them for excessive wear? __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

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