Mahle 5935 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Left

OE-Style Head Gasket for GM V6 Applications

The Mahle 5935 engine cylinder head gasket is an OEM-standard sealing component built for select GM 3.8L applications. It uses a composite construction with graphite cylinder head gasket material to support reliable combustion sealing on the left cylinder head.

Compatible With 1996-2007 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac V6 applications, this gasket is specified for vehicles such as the Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Park Avenue, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Buick Regal, Pontiac Bonneville, Buick Riviera, and Oldsmobile LSS.

Key Features

• Mahle 5935 engine cylinder head gasket
• Composite gasket construction with graphite sealing material
• OEM Standard item grade for factory-style service replacement
• Thickness: 0.07 in. / 1.73 mm
• Cylinder bore diameter: 3.86 in. / 98.07 mm
• Torque-to-yield application: Yes
• Gasket sealant included: No

Detailed Description

Mahle 5935 is an engine cylinder head gasket engineered for left-side installation on select GM vehicles. The graphite-faced sealing design is intended to maintain a consistent seal across the cylinder head and block interface, while the composite base supports OE-style fit and serviceability. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 9089 PT for the same application.

Use this gasket when servicing 1997-2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1996-2005 Buick Park Avenue, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1997-2004 Buick Regal, 1996-2003 Pontiac Bonneville, 1996-1999 Buick Riviera, and 1996-1999 Oldsmobile LSS left cylinder head applications. Mahle 5935 also cross-references General Motors 24503480 and Rol HG34460.

Common Issues This Part Addresses

• Combustion gas leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Coolant or oil seepage at the head-to-block interface
• Loss of compression from a damaged head gasket
• Service replacement after cylinder head removal
• Seal failure on left-side GM V6 engine repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine code, cylinder bore, and left-side application before installation. The notes for listed vehicles specify using graphite cylinder head bolts when installing this engine cylinder head gasket. Follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque-to-yield procedure exactly, and inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces for flatness and cleanliness before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for engine sealing applications. The 5935 is built to OEM-standard expectations for fit and sealing performance in the listed Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.