Keep combustion pressure, coolant and oil in their own passages on your 1991-2008 Ford Ranger 3.0L, 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0L or 1998-2007 Mazda B3000 3.0L with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG425R. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications with the V6-3.0L engine, cataloged for the right cylinder head.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It holds combustion pressure inside the cylinders and keeps the coolant and oil passages that run between the head and block sealed from each other and from the combustion chambers. On a V6 each cylinder bank has its own gasket, and this one is listed for the right side.
- Position: right side
- Engine: V6-3.0L
- Quantity per application: 1. The listed applications use one gasket in this right-side position.
- Hazardous material: no
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating, milky-looking oil, or bubbles in the cooling system. Other faults can cause these symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the gasket. When installing, follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation, head bolt specifications and the tightening sequence. It also tells you whether the original bolts may be reused.
See the Buyer's Guide tab for every listed application.
