SKF 29865 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Rear

SKF 29865 Rear Crankshaft Seal

SKF 29865 is a rear engine crankshaft seal built for applications that need reliable oil control at the crankshaft. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a secure seal in the rear main seal location.

Key Features

• Engine crankshaft seal for rear installation
• Nitrile sealing surface for dependable sealing performance
• Outside diameter: 3.756 in.
• Shaft diameter: 3.000 in.
• Width: 0.375 in.
• Fits select Honda Prelude, Honda Accord, and Honda Civic rear applications

Detailed Description

SKF 29865 is engineered for rear crankshaft sealing in select Honda applications, including 1979-1987 Honda Prelude, 1979-1985 Honda Accord, and 1979-1981 Honda Civic. The seal is designed around a 3.000-inch shaft diameter and 3.756-inch outside diameter, with a 0.375-inch width for proper fitment in the rear engine sealing area. SKF has a long history in seal design and uses premium materials and application-specific construction to help keep lubricant in and contaminants out. This part cross-references Febi-Bilstein 31827 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Rear main seal oil leakage
• Oil loss around the crankshaft sealing area
• Contamination entering the rear engine seal zone
• Seal wear from age, heat, and mileage

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination before fitting the new seal. Clean the sealing bore thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. For fitment reference, this part fits 1979-1987 Honda Prelude, rear; 1979-1985 Honda Accord, rear; and 1979-1981 Honda Civic, rear.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. The brand’s seal engineering heritage dates back to the first integrated shaft seal, and its products are built for long service life and dependable sealing performance.