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How Hard Is It To Rebuild A 12a?

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Old 10-17-2003, 09:59 PM
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I really want my car back on the road, so I'm wondering how difficult it is to rebuild the engine. I don't know a lot about the internals, I just have a few cheap tools (but can borrow from co worker), and if I buy the seals I need, you guys think I could rebuild the engine myself and still be able to drive it afterwards?



of course I'd come on here for all the info I can get, just don't know how hard it is since everyone in the area is asking so much money for it. Wish I could take it to someone but no money income at all lately.
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Old 10-18-2003, 04:01 AM
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Read through all of this and then ask yourself the same question.



http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S...310/index2.htm
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Old 10-18-2003, 07:22 AM
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Well put...You could do a break down by just removing the externals & leave the "meaty" stuff for the PROS.Then you could reasemble when they're finished.That might be a bit cheaper.
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thats how almost everybody started , i say go for it
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DIY!!
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Old 10-22-2003, 03:32 AM
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do what i'm going to do

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Go to a junk yard and purchase one that runs probably be picked up for less than 200 tear it down and put it back together...
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What's the best replacement seal for a 12a? I've heard mention of everything from 2-3 piece seals, 2mm think or 3mm thick and I have no clue what to look for. Also, apex seals aren't listed as apex seals are they? Because I haven't been able to find anything under that listing.



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Old 10-22-2003, 09:11 AM
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I think most of, if not all of, the 12A motors have 3mm seals as stock equipment.
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Originally Posted by Mazderati' date='Oct 22 2003, 06:11 AM
I think most of, if not all of, the 12A motors have 3mm seals as stock equipment.
yah unless you get a pre 74 one, they have 5mm seals.



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So it'll be 3mm thick. Two or three piece or is this option just for the 13b engines? Any recommended brands?
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