Seal the combustion chamber against high pressure and heat with the REINZ cylinder head gasket, Victor Reinz part number 61-33705-10. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2004-2006 BMW 545I V8 4.4L and the 2004-2006 BMW X5 V8 4.4L, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It holds in combustion pressure and keeps the coolant and oil passages that run through that joint sealed. If a failed head gasket is behind coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, overheating or coolant in the oil, this gasket replaces it.
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What does an engine cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It holds in combustion pressure and keeps the coolant and oil passages sealed from each other and from the outside.
Will this REINZ gasket fit my 2004-2006 BMW X5 V8 4.4L?
It is listed for the 2004-2006 BMW X5 V8 4.4L and the 2004-2006 BMW 545I V8 4.4L, among many other vehicles. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact vehicle.
What are signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs include unexplained coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, overheating, coolant mixing with oil, or low compression. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
Does this gasket meet OE specifications?
Yes. Victor Reinz states that this gasket meets or exceeds OE specifications and is Dana engineering-approved for fit, form and function.
What should I know before installing it?
Follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation and for the torque sequence and values. It also tells you which head bolts to use and whether the originals may be reused.
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.
