OIL SEALS
- Replacing a worn or damaged rear valve cover gasket is a relatively straightforward process, involving removing the old gasket, cleaning the mating surfaces, and installing a new one. However, it requires precision and attention to detail to ensure a proper seal. Neglecting this task can result in costly repairs down the line.
Maintenance and Replacement
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Type B Oil seals
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There may be a rubber '0' ring oil seal round the base of the distributor, or a paper gasket under the plate of the securing clamp. Remove either seal, clean away all dirt and oil, and fit the new one.
Because of the higher temperature resistance of FKM, this material is also chosen for applications where higher speeds play a role, which raise the temperature at the sealing lip considerably. Usually, using FKM will result in a longer life than using NBR. This compensates the higher price of FKM compared to NBR, as an FKM does not have to be replaced as frequently. The low temperature resistance of standard FKM is limited to -15 ˚C.
Oil seals come in a wide range of types, and they also have various sizes.
When selecting the right oil seal for your machine from among these many varied types of oil seals, the following two criteria are very important.
EPDM oil seals are less common. They are used in solvent, hot water and steam applications, EPDM resists low temperatures down to -50 °C and UV radiation well. Some types of EPDM are also suitable for higher temperatures up to +150 °C. EPDM oil seals are usually available upon request.