APEX Automobile Parts Inc Engine Cylinder Head Gasket P/N:AHG156
Seal the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG1103. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1995-2005 Dodge Neon, 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus and 1995-2001 Plymouth Neon, each with the L4-2.0L engine. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
This engine cylinder head gasket sits between the head and the block. It is designed to hold combustion pressure in the cylinders and to keep coolant and oil in their own passages. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
Signs that a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, overheating, white smoke from the exhaust, coolant mixing with the oil, and a loss of compression. These symptoms can also have other causes, so diagnose the engine before you replace parts. If a failed head gasket is the cause, AHG1103 replaces it.
Replacing a head gasket requires removing the cylinder head. Follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation, the tightening sequence and torque values. It also gives the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
Is this the right 2001 Dodge Neon head gasket for the 2.0L engine?
AHG1103 is listed for the 1995-2005 Dodge Neon with the L4-2.0L engine, which includes the 2001 model year. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
Does it also fit the 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0L and 1995-2001 Plymouth Neon 2.0L?
Yes. It is listed for the 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus and the 1995-2001 Plymouth Neon with the L4-2.0L engine. The Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed application.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. This helps hold combustion pressure in the cylinders and keeps coolant and oil in their separate passages.
What are the signs of a failing head gasket?
Common signs include coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant in the oil and low compression. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
What should I know before installing it?
Replacement requires removing the cylinder head. Follow the vehicle service information for surface prep, tightening sequence, torque values, the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
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