FEL-PRO HS 26531 PT-1 cylinder head gasket set for the 2008-2013 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L and other vehicles seals the joint between each cylinder head and the engine block. This FEL-PRO cylinder head gasket set, also called an engine cylinder head gasket set, keeps combustion pressure, coolant and oil in their own passages.
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- Multi-layered stainless steel construction that maintains sealing stress and accommodates head lift
- Proprietary coating helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
- Precise embossed sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
- Unique combustion seal accommodates high cylinder pressures and head movement
- FEL-PRO head gaskets are engineered for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
Quick facts
- Part: FEL-PRO HS 26531 PT-1 cylinder head gasket set
- Also called: engine cylinder head gasket set
- Fits: 2008-2013 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
Overheating or white exhaust smoke can mean a head gasket is leaking, though a radiator leak or a weak water pump can produce overlapping symptoms, so find the cause before replacing the gasket set.
Fits
Vehicles it fits include the 2008-2013 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L, the 2008-2014 Subaru Impreza H4 2.5L and the 2007-2009 Subaru Outback H4 2.5L. Each of these takes one set. Driving something else? Look up your year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per application: 1
- Engine: H4 2.5L
Build and materials
- Construction: multi-layered stainless steel
- Coating: proprietary, for sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: HS54642A · 021081001 · 025391003
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
HS54642A, 021081001, 025391003
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Subaru Impreza cylinder head gasket the right one for a 2008-2014 Subaru Impreza H4 2.5L?
Yes. FEL-PRO HS 26531 PT-1 fits the 2008-2014 Subaru Impreza H4 2.5L, and that engine takes one set. If your vehicle is different, use the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Will this Subaru Forester cylinder head gasket fit a 2008-2013 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L?
Yes. FEL-PRO HS 26531 PT-1 fits the 2008-2013 Subaru Forester H4 2.5L, and this listing is one gasket set.
How rough a sealing surface can the coating on this head gasket set handle?
The proprietary coating on this gasket set helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra.
What is this FEL-PRO cylinder head gasket made of?
FEL-PRO HS 26531 PT-1 has a multi-layered steel construction. Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift.
Which signs can point to a leaking head gasket?
A falling coolant level or milky-looking oil can be signs of a leaking head gasket. A shop can pressure-test the cooling system to find the cause.
