SKF 17659 Engine Timing Cover Seal

SKF 17659 Engine Timing Cover Seal

SKF 17659 is an engine timing cover seal built for applications that need reliable sealing at the timing cover interface. It uses a Polyacrylate/Teflon sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a secure seal in demanding engine environments.

Key Features

• Polyacrylate/Teflon sealing surface for consistent contact and durability
• Outside diameter: 2.176 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.772 in.
• Width: 0.276 in.
• Engine sealing component from SKF, a brand with long-standing seal engineering experience

Product Details

This SKF timing cover seal is engineered to help keep engine oil contained at the timing cover area while helping block dirt and other contaminants from entering the engine. SKF has a long history in seal design and uses premium materials selected for the application and operating environment. Part number 17659 is a direct-fit style sealing component for a wide range of GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick Regal, and Buick LaCrosse applications.

This part cross-references 12584041 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage at the timing cover
• Contamination entering the timing cover area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and engine exposure
• Loss of sealing performance around the shaft interface
• Maintenance issues on Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain engines

Installation Notes

Confirm shaft diameter and outside diameter before installation to match the engine sealing surface. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the timing cover area for wear, scoring, or residue that could affect sealing. Verify vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering. Fits 2016-2019 Buick Cascada, N/A; Fits 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A; Fits 2004-2014 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A; Fits 2011-2017 Buick Regal, N/A; Fits 2012-2017 Buick Verano, N/A; Fits 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, N/A; Fits 2010-2017 GMC Terrain, N/A; Fits 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse, N/A; Fits 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR, N/A; Fits 2012-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, N/A; Fits 2012-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, N/A; Fits 2012-2015 Chevrolet Sonic, N/A; Fits 2012-2015 Chevrolet Volt, N/A; Fits 2014 Chevrolet Impala, N/A; Fits 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, N/A; Fits 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, N/A; Fits 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, N/A; Fits 2006-2010 Pontiac G6, N/A; Fits 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, N/A; Fits 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice, N/A; Fits 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, N/A; Fits 2002-2007 Saturn Vue, N/A; Fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A; Fits 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; Fits 2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A; Fits 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A, Ecotec Eng.:

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to high quality standards, using application-specific materials and construction methods intended to support long service life and dependable sealing performance.