FAG SS3046 Engine Timing Cover Seal - Front, Front Inner or Front Outer

Engine Timing Cover Seal for OE-Style Fitment

The FAG SS3046 is a precision seal built with nitrile sealing material, a metal case, spring, and auxiliary lip design. It is specified for front, front outer, and front inner applications across select Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, and Jeep vehicles, including classic K10, K5 Blazer, F-100, and CJ5 platforms.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing material for dependable oil sealing performance
• Metal, spring, and auxiliary lip construction
• 3.000 in bore diameter and 3.005 in outside diameter
• 2.000 in seal width for the listed applications
• Engineered to meet vehicle-specific specifications
• FAG part number SS3046 for direct reference

Detailed Description

FAG SS3046 is an engine timing cover seal designed around precise dimensional requirements: 3.000 in bore diameter, 3.005 in outside diameter, and 2.000 in width. The nitrile sealing element is paired with a metal case, spring, and auxiliary lip to help maintain a consistent seal at the timing cover interface. This part number, SS3046, is listed for front, front outer, and front inner positions on select Chevrolet K10 Suburban, Chevrolet K10, Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Chevrolet Blazer, Ford F-100, Ford F-150, GMC Jimmy, and Jeep CJ5 applications.

This part cross-references National 472397 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover sealing surface
• Contamination entering the sealed engine area
• Loss of sealing integrity from worn or hardened material
• Fitment issues when replacing an OE-style timing cover seal
• Service needs on classic Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, and Jeep front-end applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing bore and mating surface thoroughly, and inspect the shaft or cover surface for wear, scoring, or corrosion. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid damaging the nitrile lip or spring. Confirm the correct position for your vehicle, since listed applications include front, front outer, and front inner locations.

Quality Assurance

FAG sources seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. The SS3046 is built for application-specific sealing performance and dimensional accuracy in the listed fitments.