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01-30-09, 11:00 PM

JoeyMazda

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Look what I found

I just purchased a '85 12A engine for parts. I wasn't expecting the housings to be in good condition but when I cracked it open, I was surprised to see the housings in excellant condition and these apex seals. I told my friend what kind of apex seals they are but he don't believe me. Can anyone identify these for him, so he knows I'm right?Thanks.

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01-30-09, 11:04 PM

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Joey the picture is not clear enough to see. try with a better photo.

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01-30-09, 11:22 PM

JoeyMazda

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Better Pics

I just measured them and they're 8.3mm Took the other 2 pics out & put new ones. Hope these are clear. If not, I need a new camera.

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01-30-09, 11:24 PM

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Better, but still blurry

Sell some of the apex seals and buy a better camera, then re-take pics!

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01-31-09, 12:15 AM

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are they carbons? really really light?

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01-31-09, 01:00 AM

JoeyMazda

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Seals

I don't want to say yet what they are b/c I'm trying to prove a point to someone. Can somebody identify them for sure and say what kind they are??

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01-31-09, 01:03 AM

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They look like they are carbons, I pulled a picture of a carbon seal and they look very similar from what I can tell in your pics.

Here are ceramic

Steel Seals

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01-31-09, 01:28 AM

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wow someone forgot what they had when they sold you that engine. te seals look pretty good from here

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01-31-09, 02:11 AM

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Wow super cool find Joey! I believe those look like carbon apex seals but detailed pics can confirm it.
Also, sorry I have no replied to the pics you sent me. I have been real busy but I'll follow up with you on those soon.

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01-31-09, 02:29 AM

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They look like carbon to me. I've been wanting a set of nrs greys sooo bad!

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01-31-09, 03:53 AM

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hey joey, you feel like selling them?

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01-31-09, 11:28 AM

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I don't want to say yet what they are b/c I'm trying to prove a point to someone. Can somebody identify them for sure and say what kind they are??

they look like the standard competition carbon seals... 4352-11-300?

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01-31-09, 01:58 PM

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carbon seals for sure ... not ceramic if thats what you're hoping for.

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01-31-09, 02:33 PM

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hey joey, you feel like selling them?

Not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. I just posted the housings(ported) on Ebay. If they don't sell, I'm thinking of doing a project because the engine brought a lot of good parts. The only bad thing was the steel intermediate housings had bad porting and can't be fixed. If I sell them I'll keep you in mind since you were the 1st to ask. I'll keep you posted.

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