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Old 05-14-02, 06:33 PM
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apex seal installation trouble
ok, goddammit i am pissed!!

I have been messing with my engine, i am rebuilding it.
now i have everything ready to start putting it together,
infact i started, but i got stuck on the apex seals.

I CANT GET THEM IN, i mean i can get the seals in but when it comes to the secondary seal and the springs and the side ****, they keep falling out and stuff. its really annoying and its wearing my patience thin.

I was wondering if anyone who has ever rebuilt has any tips for me installing the seals.
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Use copious amounts of Vaseline to hold them in place during assembly.
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I rebuilt my engine last weekend and i used vaseline and medium rubber bands!
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Ive seen videos where RE Amemiya uses zip ties to hold the apex seals in place. Looked like it worked very well.
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thats going to make it easier for me...
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