Elring 012.160 Engine Camshaft Seal

Elring 012.160 Camshaft Seal for Honda

Elring 012.160 is an engine camshaft seal built for precise sealing at the camshaft end of the engine. It uses MVQ (silicone elastomer) construction, an 8 mm height, and a radial shaft seal design with a dust lip to help maintain a clean sealing surface.

Compatible With Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda Prelude, Honda CRX, Honda Civic del Sol, and Acura EL applications listed below, this seal matches common OE-style dimensions for service work on older Honda and Acura engines. The Elring 012.160 part number is also referenced in cross-application catalogs for the same use case.

Key Features

• Engine camshaft seal for sealing the camshaft area
• MVQ (silicone elastomer) material for sealing performance
• 8 mm height, 29 mm inner diameter, 45 mm outer diameter
• Dust lip helps protect the sealing edge from contamination
• Radial shaft seal design: AS
• Swirl type: LD, left-hand twist
• Elring 012.160 identification for ordering and catalog matching

Detailed Description

This Elring camshaft seal is specified for a wide range of Honda and Acura engines, including 1983-2005 Honda Civic, 1983-1987 Honda Accord, 1984-1986 Honda Prelude, 1988-1991 Honda CRX, 1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1997-2005 Acura EL. The seal dimensions and left-hand twist configuration are important for correct camshaft sealing on timing-end and non-timing-end applications where listed.

This part cross-references MAHLE 67604 and Victor Reinz 81-53224-00 for the same application. Use Elring 012.160 when replacing a worn camshaft seal on Honda Civic, Honda Accord, or Honda Prelude engines that call for the listed dimensions and swirl type.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Oil residue around the timing end or front engine cover
• Contamination entering the seal lip area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and engine rotation
• Loss of sealing integrity during camshaft service

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify inner diameter, outer diameter, and height before installation.
• Confirm left-hand twist / swirl type LD matches the engine application.
• Inspect the camshaft surface for grooves or scoring before fitting the new seal.
• Keep the sealing lip clean during installation to avoid damage.
• Follow the vehicle service manual for proper seal depth and orientation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand, and this camshaft seal is built to the listed OE-style dimensions and material specification for the confirmed Honda and Acura applications.

• Fits 1997-2005 Acura EL, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1988-2005 Honda Civic, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1984-1986 Honda Civic, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1999-2000 Honda Civic, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Timing End
• Fits 1986-1987 Honda Civic, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Timing End
• Fits 1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Timing End
• Fits 1988-1991 Honda CRX, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1987-1991 Honda Prelude, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Timing End
• Fits 1987-1989 Honda Accord, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1984-1985 Honda Accord, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1986 Honda Accord, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Timing End
• Fits 1984-1986 Honda Prelude, N/A; Width: 8mm; Inner Diameter: 29mm; Outer Diameter: 45mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist
• Fits 1983 Honda Accord, N/A
• Fits 1983 Honda Civic, N/A
• Fits 1983 Honda Prelude, N/A; frontal sided