can the STR cam seal be used over and over just like the GE cam seal? does the GE cam seal offer any advantage over the STR cam seal. it cost 5 bucks more. i know i know, its just a cam seal, but i want to know anyways. haha.

 

As long as it's not the stock rubber cam seals, then you should be good. Get what's cheaper.

 

 

what is wrong with the stock seal
i have never had a problem with any of mine leaking
after i installed them, i always use a bit of rtv silicone

 

the updated honda seal is what GE and STR copied.
The only difference is the honda seal is plastic with o-rings.
I still use the same seal from 3 years ago and it doesnt leak.
The old rubber seals suck yes, but the newer honda seals work just as well
as anything else aftermarket.

 

GE is GREAT.

 

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Hmmm. . .I haven't had experience with the new ones yet, I'll have to give them a try.

 

I thought GE makes some of STR stuff, no?

 

i got an after market gasket kit that came with a seal that was a hard rubber casing around an aluminum plug, have not started it yet but it looks reliable.

 

str for 5 years now NO LEAK i dont know if the design is different nowadays compared to when i bought mine 5 years ago but all i know is it's still holding im happy with str if i have to do it again i'll still get str ... i dont know if the 2 rubber rings compared to ge 3 make any difference?

 

http://www.bakerprecision.com/honda.htm

 

One thing that we have improved upon over the years, is include viton o-rings. These viton o-rings hold up to higher heat temps and the oil breakdown. We use these in our dipsticks now as well and our fuel rail adaptor kits for injector o-rings.