Front Cam Seal

[mndude07]

Can someone please tell me where the front cam seal is and how to get to it? After getting my free 40 point inspection, I was told that it is leaking, so I want to change it. I've looked in my repair manual but all it says is how to remove and install the camshaft. If someone could give me some info on this seal, that would be awesome.

[N9netwoAccord]

when i changed mine i pulled off the timing cover, the pulley and timing belt, (make sure not to loose the key way thing!) and then i just kind of pried the seal out with a pick, oiled up the new one and slid it on? don't know if thats the right way but its worked for me.

[Otto]

I think that's about it.
Just be sure not to scratch the shaft and press the new seal in evenly, and make sure the cam is timed properly.

And there's only one cam, so only one cam seal. Was it perhaps the front balance shaft seal? And I'm curious how they could determine what seal it is when its all behind those covers. Sounds like they went pretty in depth.

[mrhonda]

And I'm curious how they could determine what seal it is when its all behind those covers. Sounds like they went pretty in depth.

Easy...most experienced Honda technicians can diagnose a Honda oil leak in no time. Haha, it takes longer to reach for the flashlight than it does to diagnose the source of the leak. The reason being, we have worked on so many of these motors day in and day out, we know exactly what path oil will take depending on which seal is the culprit.

To replace the cam seal, you must remove the upper timing cover and the timing belt. Word to the wise though: if the timing belts have oil on them from leaky seals, the belts MUST be replaced as well.

[Otto]

Easy...most experienced Honda technicians can diagnose a Honda oil leak in no time. Haha, it takes longer to reach for the flashlight than it does to diagnose the source of the leak. The reason being, we have worked on so many of these motors day in and day out, we know exactly what path oil will take depending on which seal is the culprit.

To replace the cam seal, you must remove the upper timing cover and the timing belt. Word to the wise though: if the timing belts have oil on them from leaky seals, the belts MUST be replaced as well.

big x2 on replacing the belts.
Just get a whole package done. Water pump, belts, seals, tensioner, etc. And it won't cost over 1,000 :P Not even close.

And very true mrhonda. I guess I just don't trust people.
Its just like what I learned from my uncle the five years I worked for him doing small engine repair. I can hear a lawn mower and tell you the engine manufacturer, if its at proper top speed, etc. And can often diagnose a problem just by hearing the exhaust and maybe giving it a rev or two. It still amazes me that I can do that. Thanks uncle :TU: