Seal the joint where the cylinder head meets the engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG907. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat and 2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf with the L4-1.8L engine. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list, which includes other Volkswagen and Audi models.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the block. It seals the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages that run between the two. If the original engine cylinder head gasket has failed, replacing it is part of resealing the head to the block.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant mixing with oil and low compression between cylinders. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing parts. Consult the vehicle service information for the head bolt torque procedure and for whether the original fasteners may be reused.
Is this the right cylinder head gasket for a 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L?
APEX AHG907 is listed for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat with the L4-1.8L engine. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Which other popular vehicles does APEX AHG907 fit?
It fits the 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf with the L4-1.8L engine. The Buyer's Guide tab shows the full list.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It keeps combustion pressure in the cylinders and keeps coolant and oil in their own passages.
What are signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs include coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant mixing with oil and low compression. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing it.
How many head gaskets does the engine use, and can I reuse the head bolts?
The listed L4-1.8L applications use one head gasket. Check the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and for whether the originals may be reused.
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