Timken 712008 Engine Camshaft Seal - Front

Timken 712008 Camshaft Seal for Honda and Acura

Timken 712008 is an engine camshaft seal built for front-position applications on select Honda and Acura vehicles. It uses a precision sealing design to help keep oil in place while blocking dirt and other contaminants from entering the engine.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design for controlled lubricant retention
• Reinforced outer case to help resist installation damage
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter for sealing minor spindle imperfections
• Internal contamination exclusion system to help block debris intrusion
• Vent holes to promote lubricant flow around the seal lip and reduce heat build-up
• Compatible with front camshaft seal applications on select Honda Accord, Honda Prelude, Honda Odyssey, Acura CL, and Isuzu Hombre models

Detailed Description

Timken 712008 is an engine sealing component for front camshaft service on 1990-2002 Honda Accord, 1992-1996 Honda Prelude, 1995-1998 Honda Odyssey, 1997-1999 Acura CL, and 2000 Isuzu Hombre applications. The seal is engineered with a reinforced outer case, a ribbed inner diameter, and contamination-control features that support stable sealing performance in demanding engine environments. If you are replacing a leaking front camshaft seal on a Honda Accord or servicing a Honda Prelude engine, this Timken part number 712008 provides a direct-fit sealing solution for the listed applications.

What It Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the front camshaft seal area
• Contaminant entry around the camshaft opening
• Seal wear caused by heat and lubricant breakdown
• Minor shaft surface imperfections that can affect sealing
• Installation damage to the seal body during service

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and front-position application before installation. Inspect the camshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination, and clean the area thoroughly before fitting the new seal. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid damaging the seal lip or outer case. This part cross-references no listed alternate part numbers for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals are built with precision sealing designs and durability-focused construction for engine service applications. Part number 712008 is intended for the listed Honda, Acura, and Isuzu fitments and follows Timken’s sealing design approach for lubricant control and contamination exclusion.