MAHLE FS1178VK engine full gasket set for the 1975-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L and other vehicles seals the main joints and shaft openings of the engine during a rebuild or reseal. The set groups the top-end, oil pan and timing cover gaskets and seals together.
- Composite cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold gaskets
- Cork-rubber oil pan gasket plus an oil pan drain plug gasket
- Rubber rear main seal and valve stem seals
- Valve cover gasket, timing cover gaskets/seal, EGR valve gasket and water outlet gasket
Quick facts
- Part: MAHLE FS1178VK engine full gasket set
- Fits: 1975-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
Oily or wet seams at the oil pan or valve cover, coolant seepage near the water outlet, or an exhaust or vacuum leak at a manifold can mean a gasket or seal has given out. These signs have other possible causes, so with the engine off and cool, look over the engine and trace the leak to its source before you open anything up.
Fits
Besides the Impala, the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L and the 1975-1981 Chevrolet Camaro V8 5.7L are among the many Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models that take this set. If your car is not named here, open the "Vehicles it fits" section and check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Cylinder head gasket: composite
- Intake manifold gasket: composite
- Exhaust manifold gasket: composite
- Oil pan gasket: cork-rubber
- Rear main seal: rubber
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One engine full gasket set. Cylinder head bolts are not included, so plan on buying new ones. This listing holds one set, and each vehicle takes one set.
Interchange: FS 7733 PT-3 · 260-1045
FS31000 · FS31005
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
FS 7733 PT-3, FS31000, FS31005, 260-1045
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the MAHLE FS1178VK gasket set fit a 1975-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L?
Yes. MAHLE FS1178VK fits the 1975-1985 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L. For another model or engine, open the "Vehicles it fits" section and check your car.
Is this engine gasket set right for the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L?
Yes. The 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.7L takes one MAHLE FS1178VK set.
Does the MAHLE FS1178VK engine gasket set include cylinder head bolts?
No. Cylinder head bolts are not included, so plan on new ones. The set does include the cylinder head gasket, rear main seal and valve stem seals.
What is the oil pan gasket in this set made of?
The oil pan gasket is cork-rubber and the rear main seal is rubber. The cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold gaskets are composite.
Does MAHLE FS1178VK replace the 260-1045 gasket set number?
Yes. 260-1045 is one of the numbers this MAHLE FS1178VK set replaces.
