SKF 14166 Engine Camshaft Seal - Front or Rear

Overview

SKF 14166 is an engine camshaft seal built for applications that need reliable oil control at the camshaft. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and application-specific dimensions to help maintain a proper seal in the engine environment.

Compatible With Chevrolet Tracker, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Nissan Sentra applications listed below. Part number 14166 is also referenced by cross numbers 13042-16A10 and 90311-36104 for the same application.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing surface for dependable oil sealing performance.
• Application-specific dimensions: 0.276 width, 1.974 outside diameter, and 1.417 shaft diameter.
• Engine camshaft seal for sealing the camshaft area against lubricant loss and contamination.
• SKF seal engineering backed by more than a century of seal development.

Detailed Description

SKF 14166 is engineered as a camshaft seal for engines that require a precise sealing interface. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for the operating environment, while the seal dimensions support proper contact at the shaft and housing. For buyers searching for an SKF camshaft seal 14166, this part is a direct-fit sealing solution for the listed Chevrolet Tracker, Buick Skylark, and Nissan Sentra applications, along with the other vehicles shown in the fitment data.

SKF has a long history in seal design, including the first integrated shaft seal, and continues to manufacture seals using premium materials and specific designs for the application. That focus on fit and material selection is central to the 14166 part number.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the camshaft seal area.
• Contamination entering the engine through a worn seal.
• Loss of sealing performance from age, heat, or wear.
• Leaks that can leave residue around the engine front or rear seal location, depending on application.

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the seal dimensions and application before installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the shaft for wear or scoring that could affect sealing performance. Match the part number 14166 to the vehicle application exactly, since camshaft seal dimensions and positions vary by engine design.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to specific designs and quality standards focused on long service life and safety. The 14166 camshaft seal reflects SKF’s seal-development background and material selection approach for engine sealing applications.