Mahle 54436 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle 54436 Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle 54436 is an OEM-standard composite engine cylinder head gasket built for reliable sealing in Volkswagen 1.57mm applications. It is specified for select 1993-1997 Volkswagen Golf, Passat, and 1993-1996 Volkswagen Jetta models with the noted 2-hole configuration.

• Composite cylinder head gasket material for OE-style sealing performance
• 1.73 mm thickness / 0.07 in thickness
• 79.54 mm cylinder bore diameter / 3.13 in bore diameter
• Gasket sealant not included
• Engine cylinder head gasket for Volkswagen applications
• Mahle 54436 for OEM-standard replacement service

Detailed Application Information

This Mahle 54436 head gasket is engineered for the cylinder head sealing surface in Volkswagen engines that require the listed composite construction and bore sizing. It is a direct-fit sealing component for 1993-1997 Volkswagen Golf, 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat, and 1993-1996 Volkswagen Jetta applications noted with 1.57mm thickness and 2 holes. This part cross-references Volkswagen OE numbers 028 103 383 AF and 028 103 383 BC for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the cylinder head and engine block
• Combustion gas seepage caused by a worn head gasket
• Oil and coolant mixing from a failed sealing interface
• Repeat sealing issues after cylinder head service

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine’s required thickness, bore diameter, and hole count before installation. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications. Cylinder head bolt replacement is recommended for the listed fitments.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for engine sealing applications. This part is built to OEM-standard specifications for dependable fit and sealing integrity in the listed Volkswagen Golf, Passat, and Jetta applications.