Seal the joint between the cylinder head and block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG318, designed to hold combustion pressure in the cylinders and keep coolant and oil in their own passages. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1994-2003 Chevrolet S10, 1994-2003 GMC Sonoma and 1998-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier with the L4-2.2L engine, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
This engine cylinder head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It is designed to seal the combustion chambers and to keep separate the coolant and oil passages that cross from one to the other.
- Part type: head gasket, part number AHG318.
- Engine: L4-2.2L.
- Quantity per application: the listed applications use one head gasket.
- Application: direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing: overheating, coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, milky engine oil, or low compression and misfires. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket. If a failed head gasket is the cause, AHG318 replaces it.
If you are shopping for a cylinder head gasket for a 1998-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, AHG318 is listed for that model with the L4-2.2L engine. Prepare the head and block mating surfaces as the service procedure directs. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts, tightening sequence and torque, and whether the fasteners may be reused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AHG318 the right Chevrolet S10 cylinder head gasket for a 1994-2003 Chevrolet S10 2.2L?
It is listed for the 1994-2003 Chevrolet S10 with the L4-2.2L engine. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for every listed application.
What does a 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 that cross the joint separate.
What are the signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs are overheating, coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, milky oil and low compression. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
How many head gaskets do the listed engines use?
The listed L4-2.2L applications use one cylinder head gasket per engine.
What should I know before installing this head gasket?
Prepare the head and block surfaces as the service procedure directs. Check the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts, torque sequence and whether the fasteners may be reused.
