Seal the valve cover to the cylinder head and help keep engine oil inside the engine with the MAHLE Valve Cover Gasket Set VS50173A. It is listed for many models, among them the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox with the 3.4L engine, the 2000-2011 Chevrolet Impala with the 3.4L, 3.5L or 3.9L engine and the 1997-2010 Chevrolet Malibu with the 3.1L, 3.5L or 3.9L engine. Applications cover V6-3.1L, V6-3.4L, V6-3.5L and V6-3.9L engines. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Over time a valve cover gasket can harden or shrink. Oil seeping around the edge of the valve cover, or a burning-oil smell when oil reaches hot exhaust parts, are signs this engine valve cover gasket set may be needed. Confirm where the leak is coming from before you replace parts.
The PCV valve grommet, spark plug tube seals and camshaft plug are not included, so order them separately if your repair needs them. The listed applications use one set. Country of origin: United States.
Interchange: VS 50442 R
VS50442R
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this the right valve cover gasket for my 1997-2010 Chevrolet Malibu with a 3.1L, 3.5L or 3.9L engine?
It is listed for the 1997-2010 Chevrolet Malibu with V6-3.1L, V6-3.5L or V6-3.9L engines. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your year and engine.
What is included in the set?
The set includes valve cover grommets. The PCV valve grommet, spark plug tube seals and camshaft plug are not included.
What is the gasket made of, and how thick is it?
The gasket material is molded rubber. The listed thickness is 0.30 in (7.56 mm).
What are signs the valve cover gasket may need replacing?
Common signs are oil seeping around the valve cover edge and a burning-oil smell when oil drips onto hot exhaust parts. Confirm the source of the leak before replacing parts.
How is this gasket set installed?
Remove the valve cover, clean both sealing surfaces, and fit the new gasket and grommets. Then tighten the cover fasteners to the torque given in your vehicle's service information.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
