Mahle HS54381B Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Mahle HS54381B Cylinder Head Gasket Set

The Mahle HS54381B engine cylinder head gasket set is built for Volkswagen 2.0L applications that need OEM-standard sealing performance. It uses a multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket and multi-layer steel exhaust manifold gasket, with a composite intake manifold gasket for a precise factory-style seal.

Compatible with 1998-2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2001 Volkswagen Golf, and 1999-2001 Volkswagen Jetta, this Mahle HS54381B set is a direct-fit sealing solution for common head gasket service work. Cylinder head bolts are not included, and replacement is recommended during installation because this application uses torque-to-yield fasteners.

Key Features

• OEM Standard engine cylinder head gasket set
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket for durable sealing
• Multi-layer steel exhaust manifold gasket
• Composite intake manifold gasket
• Includes miscellaneous gaskets and seals for related sealing points
• Torque-to-yield application
• Mahle sealing technology trusted by OEMs and technicians

Detailed Description

Mahle HS54381B is an OEM-standard head gasket set engineered for Volkswagen engines that require reliable combustion sealing, coolant sealing, and exhaust sealing during cylinder head service. The multi-layer steel construction helps maintain clamp load and sealing integrity under heat cycling, while the composite intake manifold gasket supports proper manifold sealing at the intake side. This part cross-references FEL-PRO HS 26161 PT for the same application.

Use this set when servicing a 1998-2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2001 Volkswagen Golf, or 1999-2001 Volkswagen Jetta and you need a complete sealing package for the top end of the engine. The Mahle HS54381B part number is a practical match for technicians and DIY repairs focused on restoring factory-style sealing performance.

What It Helps Repair

• Coolant loss from a failed cylinder head gasket seal
• Combustion leakage between the head and block
• Exhaust leaks at the manifold sealing surface
• Intake manifold vacuum or air leaks
• Oil seepage from aging top-end gaskets and seals

Installation Notes

Confirm engine code and gasket match before installation. Cylinder head bolts are not included, and replacement is recommended because this is a torque-to-yield application. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly, inspect the cylinder head for warpage, and follow the factory torque sequence and angle specifications during reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide and are manufactured to OEM-standard expectations for sealing performance and fit. The HS54381B is built for dependable service in Volkswagen head gasket repairs and related top-end sealing work.