Keep combustion pressure, coolant, and oil where they belong with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG253L. This left-position gasket fits many vehicles, among them the 2001-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L, 2001-2010 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8L and 2009-2010 Volkswagen Routan 3.8L, all with the V6-3.8L engine; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
An engine cylinder head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It seals the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages that run through that joint. On the V6-3.8L, each cylinder bank has its own head, and this APEX gasket is cataloged for the left position.
- Part type: Head gasket
- Position: Left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Engine: V6-3.8L
Signs a head gasket may need replacing: unexplained coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, overheating, coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant, or low compression and misfires. Other faults can cause these symptoms too, so confirm the diagnosis before you replace the gasket.
Head gasket replacement is a precision job. The cylinder head and block surfaces must be clean and flat. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts, whether they may be reused, and the specified tightening sequence and torque.
