Keep combustion pressure sealed inside the cylinders, and coolant and oil in their own passages, with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG265. It fits many vehicles with the V8-4.7L engine, among them the 2011-2013 Ram 1500, 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and 1999-2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block and seals that joint. It is designed to hold combustion pressure in the cylinders and to keep the coolant and oil passages that cross the joint separated from each other and from the combustion chambers.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing: coolant loss with no visible leak, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating, milky or contaminated oil, or bubbles in the coolant reservoir. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before replacing parts. If a failed head gasket is the cause, AHG265 replaces it.
Installation: Head gasket replacement involves removing the cylinder head. Follow the vehicle service information for sealing-surface preparation and the head bolt tightening procedure. It also tells you the correct head bolts to use and whether they may be reused.
Will this work as a cylinder head gasket for a 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L?
Yes. AHG265 is listed for the 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 with the V8-4.7L engine. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Does it also fit the 2011-2013 Ram 1500 4.7L and 1999-2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L?
It is listed for the 2011-2013 Ram 1500 and the 1999-2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the V8-4.7L engine. The Buyer's Guide tab has the full list.
What does an engine cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It holds combustion pressure in the cylinders and keeps the coolant and oil passages separated.
How many head gaskets does my engine need?
The listed V8-4.7L applications use a quantity of 2. Check how many you need before ordering so you have enough for the job.
What should I know before installing it?
Follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation and head bolt torque. It also gives the correct head bolts and whether they may be reused.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
