Timken SL260038 Engine Camshaft Seal - Exhaust (Front), Exhaust (Rear) or Front

Timken SL260038 Camshaft Seal for Volvo

Timken SL260038 is an engine camshaft seal built to help retain oil at the camshaft while keeping dirt and debris out of the sealing area. It is a direct-fit sealing component for select Volvo S40, V50, S60, C30, C70, V70, XC70, S80, and V40 applications with intake and exhaust positions listed below.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss at the camshaft
• 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 block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to help reduce heat build-up
• Timken SL260038 is engineered for select Volvo engine sealing applications

Detailed Description

Use Timken SL260038 when replacing a worn or leaking camshaft seal on compatible Volvo engines. This seal is designed to maintain a tight barrier at the camshaft, helping reduce oil seepage and limiting contamination at the sealing surface. It fits multiple Volvo models across intake and exhaust positions, including 2000-2005 Volvo S80, 2000-2004 Volvo C70, 2000-2004 Volvo V40, 2000-2003 Volvo S40, 2000-2002 Volvo V70, 2000-2001 Volvo S80, 2000 Volvo S70, 2001-2002 Volvo S60, 2003-2007 Volvo S60, 2003-2007 Volvo V70, 2003-2007 Volvo XC70, 2004-2006 Volvo S80, 2004-2010 Volvo S40, 2005-2010 Volvo V50, 2006-2007 Volvo C70, 2008 Volvo C30, 2008 Volvo S60, and 2009 Volvo S60. This part number, SL260038, is a practical choice for Volvo camshaft seal service where accurate fitment matters.

What It Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the sealing interface
• Seal wear from heat and lubricant breakdown
• Leakage caused by minor spindle surface imperfections
• Reduced sealing performance on aging Volvo engine components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the camshaft position before ordering, since this part is listed for intake (front), exhaust (rear), front, and exhaust (front) applications depending on vehicle and engine configuration. Inspect the camshaft surface and surrounding housing for wear, scoring, or debris before installation. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and seat the seal evenly to avoid distortion. Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and position before installation. Timken SL260038 should be matched to the exact application shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals are built with precision sealing features and contamination control details to support reliable engine sealing performance. This part cross-references no listed alternate part numbers in the provided data.