Corteco 026259P Intake Manifold Gasket

Description

The Corteco 026259P is an intake manifold gasket designed to create a tight seal between the intake manifold and the engine cylinder head. This gasket prevents leaks of air and combustion gases, ensuring optimal engine performance and efficiency. It's crucial for maintaining proper air-fuel mixture and preventing loss of power. This gasket measures 28 x 170 x 450 mm and is manufactured in Germany. Utilizing high-quality materials, this gasket offers exceptional durability and resistance to temperature fluctuations and engine fluids, resulting in a longer service life and reduced maintenance costs.

Key Features & Benefits

This gasket’s job is pretty simple, really. It creates a tight seal between the intake manifold and the engine block. That’s it. It seals in the air and fuel mixture that gets sent to your engine, and keeps engine coolant and oil from leaking out. It has to withstand a lot of heat and pressure, so it’s made of a fairly tough material, usually some kind of reinforced rubber or composite. Basically, it's part of the engine’s breathing system. Your engine needs air and fuel, and the intake manifold delivers that. The gasket ensures that delivery is leak – free. It sits right where the intake manifold bolts onto the engine, so it’s a critical connection point. Without a good seal, things start to go wrong fast. You can often find these listed under engine parts, specifically in the intake and exhaust section – places like Fixparts Online have a good selection.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

A failing intake manifold gasket can cause a whole bunch of issues. You’ll notice if you start getting a rough idle, misfires, loss of power, or even a coolant leak. Coolant getting into the cylinders is a really bad thing, and can lead to major engine damage. It acts like a shield, keeping everything contained where it needs to be. Over time, the gasket can dry out, crack, or just lose its ability to seal effectively. It's a relatively inexpensive part, but replacing it can save you from some seriously costly repairs down the road. It’s a good idea to address it as soon as you suspect a problem.

Warranty Information

Corteco Intake Manifold Gasket (MPN 026259P) comes with a 1-year warranty.