Mahle 5878 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 5878

The Mahle 5878 engine cylinder head gasket is built for precise sealing in Mazda, Ford, Mercury, and Kia applications. It uses multi-layered steel construction and OEM-standard specifications to support reliable combustion sealing in high-stress engine environments.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel cylinder head gasket material for durable sealing performance
• 0.03 in. / 0.86 mm thickness for the specified engine application
• 84.33 mm cylinder bore diameter
• OEM standard item grade
• Torque-to-yield fastener application
• Gasket sealant not included

Application Details

This Mahle 5878 head gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for engines in 1990-2000 Mazda Miata, 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, 1990-1998 Mazda 323, 1991-1996 Ford Escort, 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, and 1995-1997 Kia Sephia. Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians for dependable sealing performance, and this part cross-references FEL-PRO 9717 PT for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring cylinder compression after head gasket failure
• Sealing coolant and oil passages between the cylinder head and block
• Addressing overheating caused by combustion leakage
• Correcting white exhaust smoke linked to coolant intrusion
• Repairing loss of power from low compression

Installation Notes

Replacement of cylinder head bolts is necessary for proper installation of this multi-layered steel gasket. Verify cylinder bore diameter, thickness, and engine code before installation, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications exactly. Clean mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the cylinder head and block for warpage before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products trusted in OEM and professional repair environments. The 5878 is built to OEM-standard requirements for consistent fit and sealing performance in the listed applications.