rebuild question

Whizbang · 02-16-2009, 09:59 PM

when you disassemble the engine you'll a couple things to be apparent.

1. The coolant seals (inner and outer) can not be reused. And if by some act of God they don't tear into pieces, you still shouldn't reuse them.

2. If the engine lost a seal, expect that housing and rotor to be kaput

3. If you need new apex seals, you should do it for front and rear rotors. Or if you have a stash of used seals, you can spec out 6 of them and work from there, but its kinda like starting with a handicap.

4. Same for the side seals. You should try to make sure that the seals are marked so they can go back EXACTLY where they came from. But you should ensure that they are within spec, the springs work, no carbon is gunking them up etc.

5. keep all parts covered in fogging oil, WD-40 or the like and if you can wrapped in plastic to prevent rusting.

02-16-2009, 09:59 PM	#2
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	when you disassemble the engine you'll a couple things to be apparent. 1. The coolant seals (inner and outer) can not be reused. And if by some act of God they don't tear into pieces, you still shouldn't reuse them. 2. If the engine lost a seal, expect that housing and rotor to be kaput 3. If you need new apex seals, you should do it for front and rear rotors. Or if you have a stash of used seals, you can spec out 6 of them and work from there, but its kinda like starting with a handicap. 4. Same for the side seals. You should try to make sure that the seals are marked so they can go back EXACTLY where they came from. But you should ensure that they are within spec, the springs work, no carbon is gunking them up etc. 5. keep all parts covered in fogging oil, WD-40 or the like and if you can wrapped in plastic to prevent rusting. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook