Honda D16Z6 Head Gasket 12251-P08-004

Honda OEM MLS Head Gasket - D16Z6 Engine

Replacing the head gasket on your D16Z6 Civic or Del Sol? This is the genuine Honda multi-layer steel head gasket for the D16Z6 engine. MLS gaskets are significantly more durable than the old style composite gaskets that came on earlier Hondas. The multiple steel layers compress evenly around the cylinder bores and hold a better seal under heat and pressure than a single layer composite gasket does. If you're pulling the head for any reason, this is the gasket you want going back on. Part number 12251-P08-004.

Multi-Layer Steel Construction

The MLS design uses multiple thin steel layers that compress and conform to the deck surface when torqued down. This gives you a more consistent seal around the cylinders than older composite gaskets, and it holds up better under high heat and cylinder pressure. If your engine's been overheated or you're rebuilding after a head gasket failure, an MLS gasket is the right choice for reassembly.

Replace It Every Time the Head Comes Off

Head gaskets can't be reused once they've been torqued down and heat cycled. Even if the old gasket looks fine, it's already compressed and conformed to the deck surface it was installed on. Reusing it is how you end up with a coolant leak or head gasket failure shortly after the job's done. Always install a fresh gasket when the head comes off.

Fits Your Car

• 1992-1995 Honda Civic EX
• 1992-1995 Honda Civic Si
• 1992-1995 Honda Civic VX
• 1993-1995 Honda Del Sol Si

Specifications

• Honda part number: 12251-P08-004
• Genuine Honda OEM replacement
• Multi-layer steel (MLS) construction
• For D16Z6 engines only

Note: Always resurface the deck and head mating surfaces before installing a new head gasket. A warped or uneven surface will cause the new gasket to fail. Torque the head bolts to Honda's factory spec in the correct sequence.