Corteco 460005H Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Description

This Corteco exhaust manifold gasket ensures a tight seal between the exhaust manifold and the engine block, preventing the escape of exhaust gases. It is used in engine repair and maintenance to restore exhaust system efficiency and reduce emissions. The gasket's precise construction optimizes sealing performance and withstands high temperatures and pressures, contributing to improved engine performance and longevity. This gasket has dimensions of 20 x 130 x 165 mm and is manufactured in Taiwan. Its MPN is 460005H.

Key Features & Benefits

This gasket basically seals the connection between your exhaust manifold – that’s the part bolted directly to the engine where exhaust gases start their journey out – and the engine block itself. It fills in any imperfections between those two metal surfaces, creating a tight seal. It’s a pretty simple part, honestly, but it does a crucial job. Think of it like this: your engine creates a lot of hot, high – pressure exhaust. That exhaust needs to go through the exhaust system, not leak out around the manifold. This gasket ensures it does. It sits right where the manifold meets the engine, preventing gases from escaping. It's part of the bigger picture of getting those fumes safely away from you and helping your engine run efficiently.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If this gasket fails, you’ll notice if it’s a small leak as a ticking sound, especially when the engine is cold. A bigger leak will sound like an exhaust leak, obviously, and you might even smell exhaust fumes inside the car – that’s dangerous. Beyond that, a leaking gasket reduces engine performance because you lose exhaust pressure, and it can even damage other components over time. It's a relatively inexpensive part, and replacing it is a lot easier than dealing with the consequences of a bad leak. You can often find a good replacement online, places like Fixparts Online have a pretty good selection. Ignoring a bad gasket will eventually lead to bigger, more expensive repairs down the line, so it’s best to tackle it sooner rather than later.

Warranty Information

Corteco Exhaust Manifold Gasket (MPN 460005H) comes with a 1-year warranty.