Where is camshaft seal located?
cylinder head
Camshaft seals are usually located on the top of the cylinder head towards the rear of the engine and near the firewall. When they begin to leak, there will usually be traces of oil on the rear of the engine right below the valve cover, which can sometimes flow to the edges or corners of the engine.
How does a cam seal work?
The camshaft seal fits between the camshaft and the cylinder head, sealing the camshaft between the top of the head and the valve cover. Like all of an engine’s internal moving parts, the camshaft must be well lubricated, essentially submerged in oil, to do its job properly.
Why is a bad camshaft seal bad for an engine?
Camshaft seals are usually made of durable rubber materials that allow them to have a long service life. However, over time, these seals can wear out and begin to leak oil. Any sort of engine oil leak is bad for the engine, as the oil is what protects the metal internal components of the engine from friction.
Where is the camshaft seal on a car?
Visible signs of oil leakage. The most obvious symptom of a problem with the camshaft seal is visible signs of oil leakage. Camshaft seals are usually located on the top of the cylinder head towards the rear of the engine and near the firewall.
Where is the oil seal on an engine?
The camshaft seal is a round oil seal located in the cylinder head. It is responsible for sealing the end of the engine’s camshaft or camshafts between the top of the cylinder head and the valve cover gasket. Camshaft seals are usually made of durable rubber materials that allow them to have a long service life.
Can a timing belt be replaced with a camshaft seal?
If you are already replacing your timing belt, we would recommend replacing your camshaft seals as well even if they aren’t leaking just to be safe and save yourself another big project later.