Mahle SS45745 Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set - Intake and Exhaust

Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set

Mahle SS45745 is an engine valve stem oil seal set for intake and exhaust applications. It is built with fluoroelastomer sealing material and sized for the listed fitments, including Ford Focus, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer applications.

Use this seal set when you need a direct sealing component for valve stem service on compatible engines. Mahle SS45745 is identified by part number SS45745 and is listed for multiple Ford and Mercury applications across the model years shown below.

Key Features

• Fluoroelastomer valve stem seal material for heat-resistant sealing performance.
• Positive-type design for intake and exhaust valve stem sealing.
• Engineered to match the listed inside and outside diameter specifications.
• Mahle sealing product line trusted by OEMs and technicians.
• Cross-references FEL-PRO SS 70654 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Mahle SS45745 is an engine valve stem oil seal set made for intake and exhaust service where controlled oil sealing at the valve stem is required. The fluoroelastomer construction supports consistent sealing in demanding engine environments, while the listed dimensions help confirm proper application during parts lookup. This part number, SS45745, is associated with Ford Focus, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer fitments, along with Morgan 4/4 coverage in the years shown.

Mahle sealing products are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this set follows that same sealing-focused approach for engine repair work. If you are sourcing SS45745 for a Ford Focus, Ford Escort, or Mercury Tracer valve stem service job, verify the year and notes against the fitment table before installation.

What It Helps Solve

• Oil leakage past worn valve stem seals.
• Excessive oil consumption from degraded stem sealing.
• Blue exhaust smoke caused by oil entering the combustion chamber.
• Valve train contamination from failing seals.
• Loss of sealing integrity during cylinder head service.

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code, model year, and the intake/exhaust notes in the fitment table before ordering. Clean the valve stem and surrounding sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation, and inspect related valve train components for wear that could affect seal life. For 1991 Ford Escort and 1991 Mercury Tracer applications, review the listed production-date note.

Quality Assurance

Mahle sealing products are trusted by OEMs and technicians around the globe. Part number SS45745 is built as a precision engine sealing component for the listed applications.