Mahle VS50073S Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Honda Civic Valve Cover Gasket Seal

The Mahle VS50073S engine valve cover gasket is an OEM-standard sealing solution made from molded rubber for a precise fit and reliable sealing performance. It is built for 1988-1995 Honda Civic, 1993-1995 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1988-1991 Honda CRX applications that use a valve cover gasket only design.

Key Features

• Molded rubber valve cover gasket material for consistent sealing
• OEM standard item grade for factory-style replacement
• 0.28 in. / 7.15 mm thickness
• PCV valve grommet not included
• Direct-fit sealing component for Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, and Honda CRX applications

Detailed Description

Mahle VS50073S is an engine valve cover gasket engineered for dependable sealing at the valve cover interface. The molded rubber construction helps maintain shape and compression under heat and engine vibration, while the OEM-standard design supports a factory-style repair on Honda small-displacement engines. This part number, VS50073S, is listed for 1988-1995 Honda Civic, 1993-1995 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1988-1991 Honda CRX models with a gasket-only configuration.

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for sealing applications where fit and material consistency matter. If you are replacing a leaking valve cover gasket on a Honda Civic or CRX, VS50073S provides the correct molded rubber sealing profile for the listed applications. This part cross-references FEL-PRO VS 50326 R for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Oil residue on the cylinder head or engine exterior
• Loss of sealing from a hardened or flattened gasket
• Maintenance issues caused by a deteriorated valve cover seal
• Repeat leaks after prior gasket replacement on Honda Civic, Civic del Sol, or CRX engines

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the engine uses a gasket-only valve cover setup before ordering.
• Clean the valve cover and cylinder head sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation.
• Inspect the valve cover for warpage, cracks, or damage that could affect sealing.
• Replace the PCV valve grommet separately if your application requires one; it is not included.
• Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before installation on Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, or Honda CRX vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Mahle manufactures sealing products to OEM-standard expectations, with materials and dimensions selected for dependable engine sealing in the listed Honda applications. Part number VS50073S is a molded rubber valve cover gasket built for the specified fitment range.