Timken 320249 Engine Camshaft Seal

Timken 320249 Camshaft Seal Overview

The Timken 320249 engine camshaft seal is built for precise sealing at the camshaft opening to help keep oil in place and contaminants out. It is a direct-fit sealing component for a range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications, including PT Cruiser, Sebring, Stratus, and Neon models.

With a reinforced outer case, ribbed inner diameter, and V-fluoro-elastomer construction, this seal is engineered for stable seating and reliable sealing performance in demanding engine environments.

Key Features

• V-fluoro-elastomer material for durable sealing performance
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up
• Dimensions: 1.898 in. outside diameter, 1.890 in. housing bore, 1.378 in. shaft diameter, 0.299 in. width

Detailed Description

Timken 320249 is an engine camshaft seal designed around precision sealing geometry for dependable oil control at the camshaft interface. The seal’s reinforced outer case supports installation and durability, while the ribbed inner diameter helps create a secure fit even when the shaft surface is not perfectly uniform. The internal exclusion design helps reduce debris intrusion that can contribute to leakage, and the vented construction allows lubricant circulation around the lip to manage heat at the sealing surface. This part cross-references Bosch 13709 for the same application.

Compatible With 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring, 1995-1999 Chrysler Sebring, 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus, 1995-2005 Dodge Neon, 2002-2004 Jeep Liberty, 1995-2001 Plymouth Neon, 1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 1995-1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze, 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager, 1995-1999 Dodge Avenger, and 1996-1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Timken 320249 is also a fitment match for additional listed applications across the same engine family.

What It Helps Solve

• Engine oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the sealing interface
• Seal wear caused by heat build-up
• Poor sealing from minor shaft surface imperfections
• Leak-related maintenance on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the camshaft sealing surface and housing bore before installation. Clean the bore thoroughly, verify the seal dimensions against the application, and press the seal in evenly to avoid distortion. Proper alignment during installation is important for maintaining lip contact and sealing performance.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures oil and grease seals with precision sealing designs focused on lubricant retention and contamination control. The 320249 camshaft seal follows that approach with reinforced construction and engineered lip features for consistent engine sealing.