Mahle HS54451 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

OE-Style Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Hyundai and Kia

Mahle HS54451 is an OEM-standard engine cylinder head gasket set built for sealing performance in select Hyundai and Kia applications. It uses a multi-layered steel cylinder head gasket and exhaust manifold gasket, plus a rubber coated metal intake manifold gasket for dependable sealing across critical engine interfaces.

Compatible with 2002-2005 Hyundai XG350, 2003-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2002-2005 Kia Sedona, and 2004-2006 Kia Amanti, this set is a direct-fit service part for common head gasket repair work. Mahle HS54451 is also cross-referenced with FEL-PRO HS 26293 PT and HS 26293 PT-1 for the same application.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket set for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• Multi-layered steel head gasket construction for sealing durability
• Multi-layered steel exhaust manifold gasket
• Rubber coated metal intake manifold gasket
• OEM standard item grade
• Torque-to-yield application
• Additional miscellaneous gaskets and seals included
• Cylinder head bolts not included; replacement is recommended

Detailed Description

Mahle HS54451 is engineered for engine sealing service where the cylinder head, intake, and exhaust interfaces must maintain consistent compression and leak resistance. The MLS gasket construction supports stable sealing under heat cycling and combustion pressure, while the included gasket and seal assortment helps address related sealing points during repair. This part number is a practical choice for technicians servicing Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai XG350, Kia Sedona, or Kia Amanti engines that require an OEM-standard head gasket set.

This part number, HS54451, is built for torque-to-yield applications, so fastener replacement should be planned during installation. Cylinder head bolts are not included.

Common Repair Uses

• Head gasket failure causing coolant loss or combustion leakage
• Oil and coolant mixing from a compromised sealing surface
• Exhaust leaks at the cylinder head interface
• Intake manifold sealing issues affecting idle quality or drivability
• Top-end engine reseal during cylinder head service

Installation Notes

Confirm engine code and gasket match before installation. Inspect the cylinder head and block for flatness, clean all mating surfaces thoroughly, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and angle specifications for torque-to-yield fasteners. Because cylinder head bolts are not included and replacement is recommended, plan the repair with new bolts and proper torque procedures. Verify all sealing surfaces and related components before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for engine sealing applications. HS54451 is manufactured to OEM-standard expectations for fit and sealing performance in the listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles.