Mahle 3793 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Overview

Mahle 3793 is an OEM-standard engine cylinder head gasket built for sealing applications that require a composite construction with graphite sealing material. It is listed for transverse-engine vehicles with aluminum heads, and the fitment notes call for cylinder head bolt replacement in the applicable applications.

Use this gasket when servicing the cylinder head on compatible Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications. Mahle 3793 is identified with part number 3793 and is cross-referenced to FEL-PRO 513SD and 9471 PT for the same application.

Key Features

• Composite gasket construction with graphite sealing material.
• OEM-standard item grade for service replacement use.
• 1.62 mm thickness for the specified sealing stack-up.
• Designed for applications with a 92.84 mm cylinder bore diameter.
• No gasket sealant included.
• Torque-to-yield fastener requirement noted in the product data.

Detailed Description

Mahle 3793 is an engine cylinder head gasket for applications that require reliable sealing between the cylinder head and engine block. The composite base material and graphite sealing surface are specified for the listed fitments, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Lumina, and Corsica, along with Pontiac Sunbird, Grand Prix, Firebird, 6000, and Tempest applications. The product data also notes aluminum-head and transverse-engine configurations, which makes fitment verification important before installation.

Mahle gaskets are trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide for sealing performance. This part number, 3793, is also referenced against FEL-PRO 513SD and 9471 PT, plus GM and Rol interchange numbers for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface.
• Compression loss caused by a failed head gasket.
• Combustion gas leakage between the head and block.
• Oil seepage at the head-to-block interface.
• Sealing issues after cylinder head service on listed applications.

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine configuration, cylinder head material, and bore size before installation. The fitment notes specify cylinder head bolt replacement for the listed applications, and torque-to-yield fasteners are indicated in the product data. Follow the vehicle service procedure for surface preparation, fastener sequence, and torque specification. Mahle 3793 should be installed only on the applications shown in the fitment table.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies gaskets used by OEMs and technicians around the world. This gasket is listed as OEM standard and is built to the specifications shown for the confirmed applications.