This seal's job is pretty straightforward: it keeps oil in and dirt out. Specifically, it seals the space where the camshaft goes into the engine. The camshaft itself is what controls when the valves open and close, and it’s constantly bathed in engine oil for lubrication. The seal prevents that oil from leaking out, and equally important, keeps things like road grime and dust from getting in and grinding everything up. Think of it as a barrier between the inside of your engine and everything else. It sits right where the camshaft sticks out of the engine block, so it’s a critical part of the valve train. It’s not something that makes the engine go, but if it fails, things definitely stop going very quickly. It's typically found under the valve cover. Well, an oil leak from a bad cam seal isn’t just messy, it’s serious. Losing oil means less lubrication, and that leads to wear and tear on vital engine parts. You’ll notice if one goes bad, usually as a visible oil leak – it’ll drip down the side of the engine. It can also cause blue smoke from the exhaust. Letting it go can lead to bigger, more expensive problems down the road. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, and a lot cheaper than rebuilding an engine. We carry a good range of these at Fixparts Online, different brands and price points. Replacing these is often done when doing other valve train work, but you can tackle it separately if needed. Buy risk-free: Seal (MPN 026103085D) is covered by a 12-month warranty!

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