Timken 472082 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Engine Crankshaft Seal for Classic GM Applications

Timken 472082 is a front engine crankshaft seal built for older Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications. It is designed to retain oil at the crankshaft while helping block dirt and debris from entering the sealing area.

This part cross-references Gates 19923 and SKF 19922 for the same application.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss at the crankshaft
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps reduce debris intrusion
• Vent holes help circulate lubricant around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up

Detailed Description

Timken 472082 is an engine crankshaft seal for front-position applications across a wide range of classic GM vehicles, including Buick LeSabre, Cadillac DeVille, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and Pontiac Grand Prix. The seal uses a reinforced outer case for added handling strength, while the ribbed inner diameter helps maintain contact on worn or slightly imperfect surfaces. Vent holes support lubricant flow around the lip, helping manage operating heat in the sealing area. Timken 472082 is a practical replacement for front crankshaft sealing service on vintage Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac engines.

What It Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the front crankshaft seal
• Contamination entering the crankshaft sealing area
• Seal wear from heat build-up
• Poor sealing on minor spindle imperfections
• Damage during seal installation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front seal location before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the crankshaft area for wear, scoring, or contamination. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid damaging the seal lip or outer case.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures this seal with precision sealing features and contamination control details intended for dependable service in engine sealing applications.