Keep combustion pressure in the cylinders and coolant and oil in their own passages with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG408. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles with the L4-2.2L engine, among them the 1989-1992 Ford Probe, 1987-1993 Mazda B2200 and 1988-1992 Mazda 626. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
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. If the original has failed, this engine cylinder head gasket replaces it as part of a head reseal.
- Part type: head gasket.
- Engine: L4-2.2L on the listed applications.
- Quantity per application: the listed applications use one.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant mixing with the oil, or low compression in one or more cylinders. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing parts. Installing a head gasket means removing the cylinder head. Consult the vehicle service information for torque specifications and surface preparation, for the correct head bolts, and for whether they may be reused.
