Enginetech TS506C Timing Chain Set for 1987-2002 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Oldsmobile Pontiac Astro Brougham C1500 4.3L/5.0L/5.7L
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The Enginetech S4838 is a Timing Cover Seal for 1967-2014 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac 5.7L/5.0L/4.3L engines. This Polyacrylate seal material, 2.420" outer diameter, dbl lip timing cover is engineered specifically for engines with plastic timing covers. Verify your engine's timing cover type before ordering.
| Part Number | S4838 |
| Product Type | Timing Cover Seal |
| Seal Material | Polyacrylate |
| Outer Diameter | 2.420" |
| Application Type | Dbl Lip Timing Cover |
| Engine | 5.7L/5.0L/4.3L |
| Year Range | 1967-2014 |
| Makes | Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac |
| Country of Origin | TW |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
| UPC | 707473101196 |
| OEM Cross-Refs | Victor Reinz:48382 |
Enginetech timing cover seals are precision-fit replacement seals engineered to prevent oil leakage at the front crankshaft seal location. Built on over 40 years of engine rebuilding expertise, each seal is designed around the specific engine family it serves - seal material, lip geometry, and dimensional specifications are matched to the crankshaft snout diameter and timing cover bore of that exact application. Seal material selection matters: Nitrile seals are standard for metal covers, Polyacrylate seals deliver improved high-temperature performance and flexibility for plastic covers, Viton seals handle extreme heat and chemical exposure, and PTFE-lip seals with wear sleeves are engineered for high-mileage applications where crankshaft surface wear is a concern. Always verify fitment by year, make, model, VIN code, and engine displacement before ordering - and confirm your timing cover type (metal or plastic) where noted.