Mahle HS54624A Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Mahle HS54624A Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Mahle HS54624A is an OEM-standard engine cylinder head gasket set built for sealing performance in Volkswagen Passat and select Audi applications. It combines multi-layer steel head and exhaust manifold gaskets with a molded rubber intake manifold gasket for a precise, application-specific seal.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel cylinder head gasket material for durable sealing under heat and pressure
• Multi-layered steel exhaust manifold gasket material for consistent exhaust sealing
• Molded rubber intake manifold gasket material for a reliable intake seal
• OEM Standard item grade for factory-style fit and function
• Torque-to-yield design noted for applications that require replacement fasteners
• Contains miscellaneous gaskets and seals for related sealing points

Detailed Description

Mahle HS54624A is engineered for engine reseal work where cylinder head sealing integrity matters. The MLS head gasket construction helps maintain clamp load and sealing stability, while the MLS exhaust manifold gasket supports high-temperature exhaust sealing. The molded rubber intake manifold gasket is selected for a dependable seal at the intake side. This set is a practical choice for Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A6, and A6 Quattro repairs that require an OEM-standard gasket solution. This part cross-references Audi and Volkswagen OE number 078 198 012 F for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. Cylinder Head Bolts not included, replacement recommended.
• Fits 2000-2001 Audi A4, N/A. Cylinder Head Bolts not included, replacement recommended.
• Fits 2000-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A. Cylinder Head Bolts not included, replacement recommended.
• Fits 2000-2001 Audi A6, N/A. Cylinder Head Bolts not included, replacement recommended.
• Fits 2000-2001 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A. Cylinder Head Bolts not included, replacement recommended.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores sealing after cylinder head service
• Addresses coolant or compression loss at the head gasket interface
• Helps correct exhaust leaks at the manifold sealing surface
• Helps resolve intake manifold vacuum or air leakage concerns
• Supports reseal work on aging engine gasket surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces carefully before installation. Because this set is torque-to-yield related, follow the factory tightening procedure and replace cylinder head bolts where required; bolts are not included. Verify all mating surfaces are clean, flat, and free of old gasket material before assembly. Confirm fitment by engine code and OE reference before ordering Mahle HS54624A.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this set is built to OEM-standard expectations for fit and sealing performance.