an RX8er's rebuild thread
#1301
I have to ask if the seal and housings are fit correctly how would a 2 piece seal work better.
after searching I have been unsuccessful at finding anyhting about this.
more curious than anyhting....not really in the mood to argure with years of mazda engineering anymore on this build....
after searching I have been unsuccessful at finding anyhting about this.
more curious than anyhting....not really in the mood to argure with years of mazda engineering anymore on this build....
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#1302
Gulf Coast Rotaries
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oem is more expensive but is way better, I just ordered my side seals for my rotors wow,, 350 and some change wow. But I feel better once is in , I would comment on your last post but im a noob I dont like getting chewed out .. lol maybe in a year or so when my car has hit about 30k on my rebuilt I can talk lol
#1304
Out of NYC
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I have to ask if the seal and housings are fit correctly how would a 2 piece seal work better.
after searching I have been unsuccessful at finding anyhting about this.
more curious than anyhting....not really in the mood to argure with years of mazda engineering anymore on this build....![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
after searching I have been unsuccessful at finding anyhting about this.
more curious than anyhting....not really in the mood to argure with years of mazda engineering anymore on this build....
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Let me try to find it ...
#1305
Out of NYC
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oem is more expensive but is way better, I just ordered my side seals for my rotors wow,, 350 and some change wow. But I feel better once is in , I would comment on your last post but im a noob I dont like getting chewed out .. lol maybe in a year or so when my car has hit about 30k on my rebuilt I can talk lol
u just need a dremel tool to make the perfect cut. just do it slowly, REAL slow. until it fits.
#1316
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That is beacause I have steered you toward what to read but you have not been able to reverse-think WHY certain dimensions are critical for one-piece apex seals to work properly (even though I mentioned a few other things, too).
Ask yourself this; what was Mazda trying to deal with when they developed the two-piece apex seal. And, along those same lines, why did Mazda also develop the "keystone" side seal design?
The tip-off for me several years ago was what Pontiac had to deal with when they offered the 455 Super Duty engine and discovered piston slap to have been a major concern in the Midwest U.S. during the winter months..........
Ask yourself this; what was Mazda trying to deal with when they developed the two-piece apex seal. And, along those same lines, why did Mazda also develop the "keystone" side seal design?
The tip-off for me several years ago was what Pontiac had to deal with when they offered the 455 Super Duty engine and discovered piston slap to have been a major concern in the Midwest U.S. during the winter months..........
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not sure I have an answer on the side seal shape though
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#1319
So about bore alignment.....if I have new irons and the e-shaft is "as straight as an arrow", the wear has to be as a result of the stationary gears not being "square" (not a result of the bearings as they were new). Is there a way for me to measure between the bores???? I am alsmot willing to accept bearing wear at this point.....
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#1320
SARX Legend
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On a piston engine first the block is align-bored and then the center-line of the crankshaft is established right? I am going way back into the brain for this stuff
So you may need some boring done? I think I comprehend.
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So you may need some boring done? I think I comprehend.
Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 07-17-2012 at 09:40 AM.
#1323
Correct, but I am not suggesting what may or may not have been Austin's issue(s)) with his rebuild. I am simply walking him and others through a process which may help to diagnose thing for themselves in the future, using a conversational methodology.
Since the e-shaft has been determined to be straight he now needs to measure the journals on at least three axes (six, preferably) to establish them as not being out of round. And write these dimensions down.
Since the e-shaft has been determined to be straight he now needs to measure the journals on at least three axes (six, preferably) to establish them as not being out of round. And write these dimensions down.
I had measured the journals with my calipers when we did the first teardown and everything was +-.001 (I think....posssilby +-.002)....I can measure them with my calipers again but I think I will just wait for my micrometer to do it right.
#1324
Registered
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actually on geting a recip bore true --they now include torquing the heads on the block and then trueing the bore in relation to that finding. The torque of the cylinder heads can cause the block to change the bore from a true round. That results in leakages.....
I do wonder if things change a little within our engine when everything is torqued down--including the front and rear stuff?
What is the proper way/sequence in torquing engine bolts, etc. Just use the star pattern approach? Slow torquing method?
By the way --we did celebrate--hell of a woman to stay with me this long--lol
I do wonder if things change a little within our engine when everything is torqued down--including the front and rear stuff?
What is the proper way/sequence in torquing engine bolts, etc. Just use the star pattern approach? Slow torquing method?
By the way --we did celebrate--hell of a woman to stay with me this long--lol
#1325
WENTGERMAN
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actually on geting a recip bore true --they now include torquing the heads on the block and then trueing the bore in relation to that finding. The torque of the cylinder heads can cause the block to change the bore from a true round. That results in leakages.....
I do wonder if things change a little within our engine when everything is torqued down--including the front and rear stuff?
What is the proper way/sequence in torquing engine bolts, etc. Just use the star pattern approach? Slow torquing method?
I do wonder if things change a little within our engine when everything is torqued down--including the front and rear stuff?
What is the proper way/sequence in torquing engine bolts, etc. Just use the star pattern approach? Slow torquing method?
I dont have the book infront of me, but I;m sure one of these techie guys can take a screen shot for you.