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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Hasn't that been a pretty consistant issue with all rotor engines?
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Apex seals my friends. Not fun...
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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So yeah... I'm fixing the radiator today
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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actually, they're totally fine in NA trim as long as you NEVER run them low on oil and maintain your oil change schedule.

But they do NOT like boost. The more boost you put into them, the shorter the life expectancy of those apex seals.
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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lol so true




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