Mahle VS50204 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set for GM 2.2L Applications

The Mahle VS50204 engine valve cover gasket set is built with molded rubber sealing material for OE-standard service on select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick vehicles. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for exhaust camshaft carrier applications where reliable oil control matters.

Mahle is known for gasket products trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this set follows that approach with application-specific sealing components for the listed GM platforms.

Key Features

• Molded rubber valve cover gasket material for consistent sealing performance
• OEM Standard item grade for service replacement use
• Includes exhaust camshaft carrier gasket
• 20 mounting hole design for the specified applications
• Direct replacement part number VS50204
• Cross-references General Motors 12355988 for the same application

Detailed Description

Mahle VS50204 is an engine valve cover gasket set engineered for select 1992-2002 GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Alero, Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Achieva. This part number is used in exhaust camshaft carrier sealing applications and is built with molded rubber to help maintain a stable seal under normal engine heat cycles. If you are servicing a Chevrolet Cavalier valve cover gasket or replacing an exhaust camshaft carrier gasket on a Pontiac Grand Am, VS50204 provides an OE-style sealing solution.

This part cross-references General Motors 12355988 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover sealing surface
• Leakage at the exhaust camshaft carrier area
• Loss of seal integrity from aged or hardened rubber
• Maintenance issues caused by deteriorated OEM-style gaskets
• Repeat leaks after prior gasket service on listed GM engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine application and gasket style before installation, especially on 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1992-1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1994-1995 Pontiac Grand Am, and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire models with second-design seals that fit into grooves in the camshaft housing cover. Clean all sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the camshaft housing cover for damage or warpage before assembly. This part does not include PCV valve grommets, spark plug tube seals, camshaft plugs, or valve cover grommets.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gasket products are supplied as OEM-standard sealing components and are used across original equipment and technician service applications. VS50204 is manufactured to support dependable fitment on the listed Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick vehicles.