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Kia Optima Oil Seal
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Kia Optima Oil Seal
Part Number: 4311939030$10.05 MSRP: $13.62You Save: $3.57 (27%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Kia Optima Oil Seal
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Kia Optima Oil Seal-CAMSHAFT
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Kia Optima Oil Seal
Part Number: 4311939010$10.05 MSRP: $13.62You Save: $3.57 (27%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Part Number: 4311939011$10.05 MSRP: $13.62You Save: $3.57 (27%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Kia Optima Oil Seal-CAMSHAFT
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Kia Optima Camshaft Seal
Kia Optima Camshaft Seal prevents engine oil from leaking out and any grime from leaking in, maintaining tight lubrication around the spinning camshaft exit point. Positioned where the camshaft emerges from the cylinder head, the Camshaft Seal creates a flexible ring that seals out leaks while resisting constant rotation and engine heat. Across the years, Kia engineers combined this little barrier with all sorts of valve train configurations as they were found in the Optima lineup, from basic SOHC configurations to high-revving DOHC configurations, but the Camshaft Seal concept is the same, a rubberized lip that is pressed by spring tension against a polished cam journal. Earlier Kia models were equipped with traditional nitrile rubber, but later Optima editions are commonly fitted with more heat-resistant fluoroelastomer, which provides improved durability when the engine is running hotter. The Camshaft Seal profile also varies slightly in diameter between single and twin cam heads, but the principle of installation remains the same. By maintaining pressure and filtering out debris, the Camshaft Seal ensures accurate valve timing and through that protection every Kia Optima engine will remain smooth, efficient, and clean.
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Kia Optima Camshaft Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to replace the intake camshaft seals on Kia Optima for V6 engine?A:On 2001 through 2006 models, the Intake Camshafts have seals at their front ends, where the Timing Belt drive sprockets are located, while on 2006.5 and later models, the drive sprockets are bolted to the exhaust camshafts, with cam seals located on the front ends of the exhaust cams. These seals must be replaced immediately if they start leaking, but it's advisable to replace them anytime the drive sprockets or camshafts are removed. Begin by removing the timing belt and camshaft sprockets, then note how far the seals are installed in the bores before prying them out with a screwdriver wrapped in tape, taking care not to scratch the bore or camshaft. Clean the bores and coat the outer edge of the new seals with oil or grease, also applying grease to the lips of the seals. Using a seal driver or a socket with an outside diameter slightly smaller than the outer edge of the seal, carefully drive the new seals into place with a hammer, ensuring they are installed squarely and to the same depth as the originals. Reinstall all removed components, ensuring the belt and sprockets are correctly aligned, and clean around the seals to detect any leaks later. After operating the vehicle for a few days, check for leaks.
