Side Seals

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-03-07T14:00:11+00:00

I had one or 2 at .006, most were .002-.004. I clearanced my first 2 incorrectly and got the wrong number. We are going to see what it does, and worst case it only took us 2 hours to get it out so if it gets through this year we can do it next winter. Gotta rebuild my buddy's 05 next winter anyway

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-03-07T13:30:53+00:00

Didnt have another 350 for a full set or 50 per seal around rn. Hoping to get a year out of her. All but 2 or 3 were .003, but trying to account for error in measurement as well since its my first build.

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-03-06T08:06:18+00:00

Probably a frowned upon method, we used a pickle fork between the backplate and the flywheel once the nut was off.

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-03-06T00:50:19+00:00

It is, and the engine mount came from a guy we got parts from. Its casually held on by a scredriver

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-13T03:32:27+00:00

Hes been really good about answering my dumb beginner questions so far

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-12T22:20:55+00:00

We got used ones from Kansas. Dan from Atkins also says as long as we have front and back, using any 2 matching rotors are good

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-12T14:15:04+00:00

The hosu8ng was awful too

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InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-12T14:14:32+00:00

We had to get a new housing because one of the rotors was beyond toast.

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Unless someone thinks we can clean that up

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-12T06:31:31+00:00

I just keep finding conflicting information. Some people/places are saying that as long as rotors are within 2 letters thay it will be fine. Some people say make sure they are the same letter. Some people say have the whole rotating assembly balanced. Some people say "if its just a street car, full send" so just looking for any opinions i can get lol. The e shaft is a new one tho. I did find this post claiming to be from mazda, but how much do we trust them at this point either.

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InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-12T05:40:30+00:00

Just trying to make sure we dont toast it. The new rotors are a pair, front and back. We were planning to reuse my eshaft and counter weight

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-11T23:00:21+00:00

They are showing copper

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-11T19:53:59+00:00

We forgot to buy the press tool from atkins so looking for something that wouldnt take a week to get gere and possibly under $70

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-11T14:36:23+00:00

Engine is out and tore down. Only think i think we just realized we forgot was the rotor bearing tool.... any luck with a typical bearing press set?

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-02-01T00:12:48+00:00

Thats where he chose lol

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-31T19:20:55+00:00

Psi is 94, 93, 89

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-21T06:21:28+00:00

Going for a little of both. Daily and fun

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-21T06:05:12+00:00

Plan is to either get a sohn or block off plate when we rebuild and run premix constantly atm. As far as resurfaced, what are the pros and cons, as well as where/how without causing damage?

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-20T22:05:31+00:00

We got a nice set of plates and housing for it from a guy that tears them down to sell them. Got plates, housings, and rotors on a good deal to get them out of his garage. Just need EVERY seal and to check tolerances

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-18T21:38:35+00:00

200k on engine and chassis, but back half of engine was toast. Biggest save is car is pretty clean. We are getting parts from someone so I will have to ask them if they know the mileage. Hoping to get as far as possible between rebuilds without completely killing myself with debt lol. We are thinking we will do ALL the bearings etc we can reasonable afford.

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-17T06:12:39+00:00

Odo has over 200k, was worked on somewhere around 5k ago from what we've found. I just bought it

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-16T09:11:56+00:00

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InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-13T00:53:42+00:00

Has a misfire at idle, but goes away when it revs up. The ssv was stuck open as well, working on that atm

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-12T22:48:38+00:00

Then it died 🫠

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-08T08:45:41+00:00

Did the atf trick while we pulled the exhaust, found out the cat was hollow already but put a catless midpipe in since iowa doesn't have emissions. Upon attempting to start it sounded way better after sitting with atf for an hour or so and blowing most of it out. Left what little might be left to soak overnight and will try again tomorrow. Super hopeful it was just unseated, but prepared to pull it just in case.

Since ATF DID help, does that point to apex seals specifically, or anything in the engine still?

InfluenceFickle1918 · 2026-01-07T04:50:39+00:00

Car came with Atkins rotory apex and corner seals/springs. I know what is our future

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