Balance Seal Falls Out, Retaining Device Available: Honda Accord Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

The balance shaft seal 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 Accord vehicles with this problem

5 model years affected

Average mileage: 146,302 miles

(50,000 - 220,000)

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Balance Seal Falls Out, Retaining Device Available on Honda Accord

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