Is this rotor usable?

[RETed]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

I agree 100% Ted, what concerns me though is that a gap like that is going to allow more gasses in there which IMHO will lead to more carbon build-up. Yes the Apex seal moving up and down is going to keep it moving freely, but bad things are more likely to happen due to carbon build up than a rotor without that imperfection. Plus you gotta wonder what happended that caused that and what else was damamged that's not being seen.

Ever get to tear down one of those way north of 100k+ mile stock engines still running the stock OMP?
Yes, there is a LOT of carbon under there, but the springs (and seals) all look like they still have full travel (well, not measured, but just an eyeball guesstimate).
I'm talking about side seal springs that are almost welded into place due to so much carbon in the grooves, so when you do pull them out, you swear you're going to snap it into pieces.

I'd figure the premixing has got to help in this case?


-Ted