Elring 040.363 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Elring 040.363 Crankshaft Seal

Elring 040.363 is an engine crankshaft seal built for the timing end/front position on select Volvo 760 and Volkswagen Vanagon applications. It uses ACM (polyacrylate) material with a dust lip and AS radial shaft seal design to help maintain a reliable seal at the crankshaft.

Key Features

• ACM (polyacrylate) sealing material for engine oil sealing applications
• Inside diameter: 42.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 62.0 mm
• Thickness: 10.0 mm
• Dust cover with dust lip
• AS radial shaft seal design with RD swirl type
• Elring 040.363 replacement for OE-style crankshaft sealing service

Detailed Description

This Elring crankshaft seal is specified for the front timing-end location on 1987-1990 Volvo 760 models and for 1980-1983 Volkswagen Vanagon models. The seal dimensions and construction are matched to the listed applications, including a 42 mm inner diameter, 62 mm outer diameter, and 10 mm width. Elring 040.363 is a direct-fit sealing component for engines that require a radial shaft seal with a dust lip to help control contamination at the crankshaft opening.

This part cross-references Victor Reinz 81-21001-10 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil leakage at the crankshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the timing-end seal surface
• Seal wear from age, heat, and crankshaft rotation
• Loss of sealing integrity at the front of the engine
• Service replacement needs on Volvo 760 and Volkswagen Vanagon engines

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1987-1990 Volvo 760, front timing end.
• Fits 1980-1983 Volkswagen Vanagon, position not specified in the catalog data.
• Confirm the seal dimensions, shaft surface condition, and housing bore before installation.
• Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for grooves or damage that can affect sealing performance.
• Use clean installation practices to avoid distorting the dust lip or sealing edge.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this part is built to the listed dimensional and material specifications for the confirmed applications. Verify fitment by year, make, model, and seal dimensions before ordering.