2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

side seal springs

Old Jul 9, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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okay just came from shop. got our oil seal control springs- fine. got ready to put our side seal springs in- not fine, they sent us 12a springs[which are 10 thous wider] we checked everything else and called parts supplier. they said they w next day air right springs[which are about .021. damn what else can go wrong will go wrong.
Old Jul 9, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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early 13b springs are wider too
Old Jul 9, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Well, it's good you caught it.
Old Jul 9, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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no way could you put these in. i guess if you put narrow springs in wide grove application you would have trouble on down the road for sure.
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Originally Posted by horn4858' date='Jul 9 2002, 08:55 PM
no way could you put these in. i guess if you put narrow springs in wide grove application you would have trouble on down the road for sure.
You'd be surprised at what some people try to do.
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