Seal combustion pressure, coolant and oil between the head and block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG445R, cataloged for the right-side position. It fits many vehicles with the V6-4.0L engine, among them the 1991-2000 Ford Explorer, 1990-2000 Ford Ranger and 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
An engine cylinder head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It seals the combustion chambers and keeps the coolant and oil passages that run through both parts separate from each other. The listed applications use one of these right-side gaskets.
- Part type: cylinder head gasket
- Position: right side
- Engine: V6-4.0L
- Quantity per application: 1
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant mixing with the oil, and loss of compression. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before you replace the gasket. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts, the torque sequence, and whether the original bolts may be reused.
See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of applications.
