SKF 13427 Engine Timing Cover Seal

SKF Timing Cover Seal for Subaru Applications

SKF Timing Cover Seal Part Number 13427 is built for engine sealing applications where consistent oil control matters. It is designed with a polyacrylate sealing surface and precise dimensions to support a secure seal at the timing cover area on select Subaru and Saab vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: SKF Timing Cover Seal
• Part Number: 13427
• Polyacrylate sealing surface type for engine sealing applications
• Outside diameter: 1.938 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.299 in.
• Width: 0.315 in.
• Engine sealing component for timing cover service

Product Details

SKF has a long history in seal engineering, beginning with the first integrated shaft seal in 1928 and continuing with modern sealing designs and bonding methods. This timing cover seal is manufactured to specific design requirements using premium materials so it can maintain the correct sealing properties for its operating environment. For Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Baja, and Saab 9-2X timing cover service, SKF Part Number 13427 provides a direct sealing solution for the engine front cover area.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 145813427, 806733010) for the same application.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover area
• Contamination entering the engine sealing zone
• Loss of sealing integrity from worn or hardened seal material
• Leaks discovered during timing cover or front engine service
• Seal replacement needs on Subaru WRX STI and Subaru Impreza timing cover repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to confirm proper fitment. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the mating components for wear, scoring, or debris before installing the new seal. For best results, follow the vehicle service procedure for timing cover removal and reassembly on the specific Subaru or Saab application.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to high quality standards with an emphasis on long service life and dependable engine protection. The brand’s sealing expertise is backed by more than a century of development in keeping lubricants in and contaminants out.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2016-2021 Subaru WRX STI, timing cover seal
• Fits 2016 Subaru WRX, timing cover seal
• Fits 2013-2015 Subaru WRX STI, timing cover seal
• Fits 1993-2014 Subaru Impreza, timing cover seal
• Fits 2013-2014 Subaru WRX, timing cover seal
• Fits 1998-2013 Subaru Forester, timing cover seal
• Fits 1990-2012 Subaru Legacy, timing cover seal
• Fits 2000-2012 Subaru Outback, timing cover seal
• Fits 2003-2006 Subaru Baja, timing cover seal
• Fits 2005 Saab 9-2X, timing cover seal