The first apex seal on top came out of my "rest of the world" fb bodied, no emissions, no solenoids, no air pump, sa22c vin, rear seats, rotor shaped wheels, rear discs but no LSD .... first gen .... 81.



Yes, I came that way from factory, and the owners manual itīs in spanish



The second apex, came out of a friends 80



and the third, its a normal, brand new, mazda made 12a apex seal



Ive never seen before an apex like the one in my car on a first gen



If anyone has some info please share



they are ferrous (checked with a magnet)



quick note: it only had one spring.



looking at its desing, you might think it came with two, but no.... just one

 

I know the second ones

no replies??? helloooo

 

you lucky bastard



c,mon guys!!! no one knows?

 

it doesn't look as tall...kinda like how the renesis seals are. but yea, i have no clue.



this a trick question where you're gonna pop in with the answer or are you really lost?

 

Came out of my engine. That engine was never opened before. Im lost.

 

 

The seals you show are used in European 12A motors from about 81 on. I guess they were machined away to save weight, but I have seen MANY wrecked housings using them. If you want some I can get them for you, but they don't offer any advantage

 

Thanks for the info Mazdaracer. I had no idea.



The new seals at the bottom is what I will use, but thanks for the offer anyways.