Cam Seal Leak -- Aftermarket vs. OEM?
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Cam Seal Leak -- Aftermarket vs. OEM?
Hey everyone. My Del Sol b16a3 looks to have a leaking cam seal. Is it refered to as a "cam cap seal"? I searched and can't find much... maybe i'm calling it something different?
The only solid thing I could find was an Integra DIY cam cap seal replacement. In the DIY it mentioned, that the honda units are pretty garbage, plastic and lacking an O-ring. That it's a common problem. Is this true? The author also mentioned buying an aftermarket unit, which was aluminum instead of plastic and had 2 O-rings on it. What would be the best way to go?
Thanks everyone.
If I should infact buy an aftermarket cam seal, does anyone know of a manufacturer to look for?
The only solid thing I could find was an Integra DIY cam cap seal replacement. In the DIY it mentioned, that the honda units are pretty garbage, plastic and lacking an O-ring. That it's a common problem. Is this true? The author also mentioned buying an aftermarket unit, which was aluminum instead of plastic and had 2 O-rings on it. What would be the best way to go?
Thanks everyone.
If I should infact buy an aftermarket cam seal, does anyone know of a manufacturer to look for?
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Re: Cam Seal Leak -- Aftermarket vs. OEM?
get yourself a "skunk2" camseal,i went for "password jdm" one after my engine
developed leak in same place.
its totally dry now.
developed leak in same place.
its totally dry now.
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Re: Cam Seal Leak -- Aftermarket vs. OEM?
I have never had a problem with a oem cam seal.
i infact do have a golden eagle one on my gsr swap and it shows no signs of leaking
i infact do have a golden eagle one on my gsr swap and it shows no signs of leaking
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Re: Cam Seal Leak -- Aftermarket vs. OEM?
oem ones are indeed plastic and junk, well, not junk but everyone of them start leaking at around 90-100k. the aftermarket ones look very nice and I guess IMO metal is better than plastic. just make sure you hondabond it before putting your new one on. Its 10-30bucks for an aftermarket one depending on brand.
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i have never had a problem with OEM. just run a bead of silicone over the top of it and in the head part where it seals and your fine.
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Re: Cam Seal Leak -- Aftermarket vs. OEM?
i have a golden eagle triple o ring b series cam seal, unopened for sale 20bucks.
thats ten bucks cheaper than what i paid. Cant go wrong.
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2665935
thats ten bucks cheaper than what i paid. Cant go wrong.
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2665935
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