Reseal the joint between the cylinder head and engine block on your 1996-2001 Hyundai Elantra or 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG231. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. It covers the Elantra with the L4-1.8L engine (1996-1998) and the L4-2.0L engine (1999-2001). It also covers the Tiburon with the L4-1.8L engine (1997) and the L4-2.0L engine (1997-2001).
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It seals the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages that run between the two. This engine cylinder head gasket is intended to replace a worn or failed original during a head service.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, milky oil and bubbles in the coolant reservoir. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing parts. When installing, follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation, the head bolt torque sequence, and whether the original head bolts may be reused.
Is this the right cylinder head gasket for a Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. AHG231 is listed as a direct fit for the 1996-2001 Hyundai Elantra with the L4-1.8L or L4-2.0L engine. The Buyer's Guide tab shows which years use which engine.
Does it also work as a Hyundai Tiburon cylinder head gasket?
Yes. It is listed for the 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon with the L4-1.8L or L4-2.0L engine. See the Buyer's Guide tab for which years use which engine.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and engine block. It contains combustion pressure and keeps coolant and oil in their own passages between the two.
How many head gaskets does my engine need?
The listed applications use one cylinder head gasket per engine.
What are signs of a failing head gasket?
Common signs include coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, milky oil and bubbles in the coolant reservoir. Other faults can cause these too, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
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