Summary
Most oil seals consist of some basic elements that configure their structure, such as the sealing element, the metal case, and the spring:
Despite being incredibly flexible, silicone has some significant drawbacks. The toughness, resistance to wear, and abrasion of many silicone compounds are poor. If you seriously need an oil seal material with better strength and resistance to high temperature, the perfect option is Viton.
Heat resistance
Remove all traces of the old gasket from the pump and engine, using a paint scraper if necessary.
Figure 4: JTEKT oil seal features
As an example, this oil seal has a part number that corresponds to a Shaft Size of 3”, a Bore Size of 4”, a Width Size of 0.625”, a Style of TB2, and is made of Viton material. Conversely, the same size oil seal in Metric has a Shaft Size of 76.20 mm, a Bore Size of 101.60 mm, and a Width Size of 15.88 mm.


2. Choose the Right Oil Seal

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