Balance Seal Falls Out, Retaining Device Available on Honda Prelude

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A seal in the 4 cylinder engine around the balance shaft tends to fall out, causing a large oil leak. There is a retaining device available to prevent the seal from falling out, which can be put in place during routine timing belt maintenance.

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Honda Prelude vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 83,000 miles
(83,000 - 83,000)

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