Sealing Combustion Pressure: The Many Functions of Diesel Gaskets
To keep a diesel engine together, the most critical sealing component is the cylinder head gasket. The explosive force of the diesel’s cylinders cause engine vibration and cylinder head shift. Under high boost conditions (usually around 40 psi), the cylinder head will literally try to lift from the cylinder block.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Expands Its Product Lines by Adding 150 New Part Numbers
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently introduced 150 new part numbers including 77 new MAHLE Original gasket part numbers. The new offerings are for a variety of gaskets, pistons and piston rings, filters, valves, engine bearings, and turbochargers now available for both light vehicle and heavy-duty applications.
Fel-Pro High-Temperature Alloy Turbocharger Gaskets
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Gaskets brand now offers an exclusive line of performance turbocharger gaskets engineered to withstand the extreme temperatures encountered in high-end racing engines.
Costex Tractor Parts ABC Gasket Kit Program
The CTP ABC Gasket Kit Program offers engine builders all that they need in one box instead of 10 boxes. The kits are divided and labeled into sub-kits inside the gasket kit box for easy identification.
Holley EFI Throttle Body Accessories
Holley Performance Products has announced the following all-new products: EFI Billet Throttle Bodies, EFI Throttle Body Intake Elbows, and Renew Kits & Gaskets for Dominator carburetors.
Dana Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Victor Reinz Gaskets
Announced at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo 2016 (AAPEX), Dana Incorporated has once again become the exclusive distributor of its Victor Reinz gasket portfolio in North America.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Launches MAHLE Original Gasket Brand
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. officially launched the MAHLE Original gasket brand with an event held at the MAHLE booth at AAPEX 2016. The MAHLE Original gasket line includes nearly 9,000 part numbers, covering 900,000 applications, with over 1,200 exclusive part numbers.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Announces ‘Drive with the Original’ Technician Promotion
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has announced the “Drive with the Original” promotion with a grand prize of a custom-built, twin-turbocharged, MAHLE Ford Mustang from Petty’s Garage to celebrate the launch of the MAHLE Original gasket brand.
CRP Automotive Special AJUSA Gaskets for Honda and Acura VTEC
CRP Automotive now offers a special series of AJUSA gaskets for VTEC/Spool Filter and Variable Timing Solenoid applications. These gaskets help solve a chronic problem and improve both the cost and convenience of VTEC engine maintenance.
Gasket Product Lines From MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. to Become MAHLE Original
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has announced that it will be marketing its gasket line as MAHLE Original, reflecting the OE form, fit and function that is designed into the parts. The transition will begin in the second half of 2016, and will be completed by March of 2017.
Fastener Intricacies
At first blush, using fasteners properly seems like a straightforward task: tighten them to spec and all is well. But in reality, there are many nuances in the selection and application of fasteners that can make the difference between a well-built engine and a candidate for self-destruction.
Magnum Gaskets Announces ‘Huge’ Expansion, Becomes Full-Line Gasket Source
Magnum Gaskets by Modern Silicone Technologies (MSI) has announced a major expansion in its product line, adding more than 10 times its original coverage. The company is now offering a full-line of aftermarket gasket sets for cars and light trucks from 1955 to 2014.
