Help seal the critical joint between the cylinder head and the engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG277. It is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer with the L4-2.0L engine.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the block. It is designed to contain combustion pressure in each cylinder and to keep the coolant and oil passages running through the joint separated from each other and from the combustion chambers. If the original head gasket has failed, this APEX gasket replaces it.
- Part: Cylinder head gasket, APEX part number AHG277.
- Application: 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, L4-2.0L.
- Quantity per application: 1.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing: unexplained coolant loss, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating, coolant mixing with the oil, or low compression in one or more cylinders. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before you replace parts.
Installation note: follow the vehicle service procedure for surface inspection, bolt tightening sequence and torque. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and whether they may be reused.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It helps contain combustion pressure and keeps the coolant and oil passages between them separated.
Which vehicles does APEX AHG277 fit?
It is listed for the 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer with the L4-2.0L engine.
What are signs an engine cylinder head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, overheating, coolant in the oil, or low compression. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine first.
How many head gaskets does the 2002-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L use?
The listed application uses a quantity of one head gasket.
Can I reuse the original head bolts?
Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and whether they may be reused. Follow the specified tightening sequence and torque during installation.
