This gasket’s job is pretty simple, but unbelievably crucial. It seals the space between the engine block and the cylinder head itself. Think of it as a really tough, heat – resistant barrier. It prevents combustion gases – that’s the stuff from when the engine is firing – from escaping, and keeps coolant and oil where they're supposed to be. It’s a multi – layered piece, usually made of steel and layered with other materials to withstand incredible temperatures and pressures. Basically, it's right at the heart of making your engine run. Without a good seal, all that energy created by combustion just…leaks out. This affects everything: power, efficiency, even just whether the engine will start. It works with the head bolts to clamp everything together, creating that seal. It’s a critical part of the engine’s top end. If this gasket fails, you’ll notice it, and usually quickly. You’ll probably see white smoke coming from the exhaust—that’s coolant getting into the cylinders. You might get overheating, or even coolant mixing with your oil—which is really bad. Loss of power is common, and you could end up with a very rough running engine. A failed head gasket can cause serious engine damage if it’s left unchecked. We carry a lot of these at Fixparts Online, and getting a good quality one is worth it to avoid a lot of trouble down the road. A small part like this can save you a huge headache and a lot of money if you address it when it starts to fail. Dedicated support: Cylinder Head (MPN 045103383AB) includes a 12-month warranty!

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