Seal combustion pressure, coolant and oil between head and block with this Ford Focus cylinder head gasket from APEX Automobile Parts Inc, part number AHG464. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2000-2002 Ford Escort and the 2000-2004 Ford Focus, both with the L4-2.0L engine.
The head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It is designed to seal the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages that run between the two. If a head gasket fails, combustion gases, coolant or oil can leak past it or mix.
- Part: Cylinder head gasket, APEX part number AHG464.
- Engine: L4-2.0L.
- Applications: 2000-2002 Ford Escort and 2000-2004 Ford Focus.
- Quantity: The listed applications use one gasket per engine.
Signs this part may need replacing: coolant loss with no visible external leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky engine oil, or low compression on one or more cylinders. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
Installation note: Follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation, the tightening sequence and torque values. Consult it also for the correct head bolts and whether they may be reused.
