BMW 11127588418 Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Description

This is a Cylinder Head Gasket Set designed to ensure a reliable seal between the engine block and cylinder head. It's crucial for maintaining compression and preventing coolant or oil leaks. This BMW gasket set is utilized in a variety of models including the 320i, 320ix, 328i, 328ix, 528i, 528xi, X1, X5, Z4, X3, X4, and select 2 and 4 series vehicles from 2012-2016, as well as 3 series GT models. Specifically designed for 2.0L gas engines and 2.0L turbo applications. Manufactured in Germany, this set provides exceptional durability and performance, contributing to extended engine life and optimal operating efficiency. Dimensions are 485 x 370 x 20 mm. The Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) is 11127588418.

Key Features & Benefits

This set basically replaces all the gaskets and seals around the cylinder head. The main gasket in here, the cylinder head gasket itself, seals between the engine block and the cylinder head. It also includes valve cover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, and sometimes even the little half – moon seals around the camshafts. It’s everything you need to properly reseal that top end of the engine. This set is absolutely vital for keeping everything sealed up tight at the top of your engine. The cylinder head gasket specifically is what prevents combustion gases, coolant, and oil from mixing or leaking. It’s right there where things are exploding and getting really hot, so it’s got a tough job. The other gaskets in the set all work to seal the various components attached to the head – keeping oil contained, coolant flowing where it should, and exhaust gases moving out.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If this gasket fails, you’ll have problems. You’ll notice if you start getting coolant in your oil—that’s really bad news. You might see white smoke coming from the exhaust, overheating, loss of coolant, or even a loss of compression. Basically, it acts like a shield preventing all those critical fluids and gases from escaping or mixing. Ignoring a leaking head gasket can cause major engine damage – we’re talking warped heads, ruined bearings, the whole nine yards. It's a relatively involved job to replace, but much cheaper than replacing an engine. You can often find complete sets like this one on sites like Fixparts Online; it's good to get everything together to make sure it's all fresh and seals properly.

Warranty Information

BMW Cylinder Head Gasket Set (MPN 11127588418) comes with a 1-year warranty.