1998 Acura El Engine Parts

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

9 Camshaft Seal parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, BCA and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS45620.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO TCS45620, MAHLE / CLEVITE 67604 and BCA NS320595, among others listed above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

9 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1461P carries the "Popular" badge.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE supply 5 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4046XPC.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER — built to original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1461P is listed in this group.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1461P, KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4046XPC and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4046XPCX and the remaining parts above.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 54084900, FEL-PRO CS99152 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS54234A and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

6 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER. The "Popular" part is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5568AM.

The High Performance section: 2 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5568XP is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5568AM.

This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5568AM, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5568XP and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS1804H and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

5 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 5 brands — BCA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS99315.

This group includes BCA NS99315, FEL-PRO 16275 and MAHLE / CLEVITE A354 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

15 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 10 brands — FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, BCA and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS45989.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Seal. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 1998 Acura El — MAHLE / CLEVITE JV1171.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

One part is listed for the 1998 Acura El — ELRING 022590.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, ELRING and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 9915PT carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 9915PT, AJUSA 10092600 and ELRING 864250 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

7 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from FEL-PRO, SKP, AJUSA and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO HS9915PT1 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO HS9915PT1, SKP SKHS9915PT1 and AJUSA 52151000, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

This group shows a single part: KAT'S HEATERS 11419.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1998 Acura El — TECHPRO HO1228143.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 1998 Acura El — AJUSA 50164200.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

One part is listed for the 1998 Acura El — DAYCO PB1574N.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO MS91485 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS91485, AJUSA 13130400 and BECK/ARNLEY 0376006, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

12 Motor Mount parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 4 brands — DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, SKP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKP SKM8435.

The Economy section lists 3 options from SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SKM8435 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR and PIONEER. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6502.

This table covers the Motor Mount inserts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1998 Acura El — ENERGY SUSPENSION 161106G.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: ANCHOR 301215.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

17 Oil parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 2 brands — MOBIL and VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 125195.

The Full Synthetic section lists 7 options from MOBIL and VALVOLINE — full-synthetic oils. MOBIL 125195 is listed in this group.

In the High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) grade, MOBIL and VALVOLINE supply 6 parts: oils grouped for high-mileage engines. A representative part number is MOBIL 125201.

The Synthetic Blend section lists 4 options from MOBIL and VALVOLINE — synthetic-blend oils. MOBIL 124406 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

HAYDEN supplies both parts for the 1998 Acura El.

Part numbers include HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

2 Oil Dipstick / Tube parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 2 brands — DORMAN and SKP.

This group includes DORMAN 917330 and SKP SK917330.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

8 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 5 brands — DORMAN, ELRING, AGS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGS ODP00007.

Listed part numbers: AGS ODP00007, DORMAN 090053 and DORMAN 090075, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from ELRING and FEL-PRO.

This group includes ELRING 243600 and FEL-PRO 73346.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

2 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and SKP.

This group includes MOTORAD MO81 and SKP SKMO81.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

15 Oil Filter parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 12 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51334XP.

The Economy section: 4 options from BOSCH, FVP, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand. BOSCH 72228WS is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from WIX and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 51334XP is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from BOSCH, WIX, ACDELCO and 6 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 3312.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

4 Oil Pan parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from DORMAN, LILAND GLOBAL, SKP and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include DORMAN 264413, LILAND GLOBAL IHOP21A and SKP SK264413, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, AJUSA, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS30691R.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO OS30691R, AJUSA 14070800 and ELRING 705110, among others listed above.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

2 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE 41618 and SEALED POWER E514KC.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

4 Thrust Washer parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 4 brands — ENGINE PRO, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ENGINE PRO 13473S, KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW140AM and MAHLE / CLEVITE TW473S, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Timing belts. Typical signs include squeal on cold start, cracked ribs, or glazing. Spin the tensioner and idlers by hand while the belt is off. Read more

7 Timing Belt parts are listed for the 1998 Acura El, from GATES, CLOYES, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. GATES T224RB carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from CLOYES. A representative part number is CLOYES B224.

High Performance: 1 part, from GATES. A representative part number is GATES T224RB.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from GATES, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. GATES T224 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GATES T224RB, CLOYES B224 and GATES T224, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing Belt & component kits. Read more

11 Timing Belt & Component Kit parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 7 brands — CONTINENTAL, GATES, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN TKH005.

The Economy section: 1 option from CONTINENTAL. CONTINENTAL GTKWP224A is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GATES, ACDELCO, GMB and 4 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN TKH005.

This table covers the Timing Belt tensioners. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

6 Timing Belt Tensioner parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 6 brands — GMB, SKP, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GMB 4359040.

Listed part numbers: GMB 4359040, SKP SKT41023 and ACDELCO T41023, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 6 brands — ELRING, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO VS50500R.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS50500R, VICTOR REINZ 155254301 and AJUSA 56026400, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Valve Cover grommets. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 389190.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

8 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 5 brands — ELRING, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO SS702831.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO SS702831, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45626 and AJUSA 57030200, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts for the 1998 Acura El come from 4 brands — DORMAN, ROSTRA, WELLS and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, ROSTRA and WELLS. DORMAN 918063 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VVT277.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 918063, ROSTRA 790082 and WELLS 2T1160, plus the other parts above.