FAG SS3227 Engine Timing Cover Seal

Engine Seal for Dodge Ram Diesel Applications

The FAG SS3227 is a metal engine seal built for specific Dodge Ram front and diesel applications. It is sized for precise bore and outside diameter requirements and uses Teflon sealing material to help maintain a controlled seal at the engine end.

Fits 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, front. Fits 2004-2007 Dodge Ram 3500, front. Fits 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, front. Fits 2004-2006 Dodge Ram 2500, front. This part cross-references Gates 24868 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: FAG
• Part number: SS3227
• Engine timing cover seal application
• Metal seal type for demanding engine sealing locations
• Teflon sealing material
• Bore diameter: 3.13 in. / 79.502 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 3.135 in. / 79.629 mm
• Seal width: 2.5 in. / 63.5 mm

Detailed Description

FAG SS3227 is an engine seal engineered to meet vehicle-specific requirements for fit and sealing performance. The metal construction and Teflon sealing material are selected for applications where dimensional accuracy matters, including Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 front positions and diesel configurations listed in the fitment data. With a 3.13-inch bore diameter and 3.135-inch outside diameter, this seal is built around exact sizing for the intended engine sealing location.

Use SS3227 when servicing Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models that call for this seal specification. The part number SS3227 is also referenced by National 39803 and Gates 24868, helping simplify catalog matching for the correct engine seal application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the engine sealing surface
• Contamination entry from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Grease loss at the bearing or sealed component area
• Wear caused by an aging or damaged seal
• Fitment issues when replacing a worn OE-style seal on Dodge Ram diesel applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the mating component for scoring, corrosion, or wear that could affect sealing. Confirm the vehicle year, model, position, and diesel configuration against the fitment list before ordering or installing FAG SS3227.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals using high-quality materials and application-specific specifications to meet vehicle manufacturer requirements. The SS3227 is built to the dimensional and material standards needed for the listed Dodge Ram applications.