Mahle VS50244 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Mahle VS50244 Valve Cover Gasket

Mahle VS50244 is an OEM-standard engine valve cover gasket made from molded rubber for dependable sealing at the valve cover. It is built for applications that use a plastic valve cover with a cork-rubber style sealing design, including select Dodge Dakota, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche models.

Key Features

• Molded rubber valve cover gasket material for consistent sealing performance
• OEM Standard item grade for direct-fit service replacement
• 0.15 in. thickness, listed as 3.68 mm
• PCV valve grommet not included
• Engine sealing component for select 1991-1996 Dodge and Jeep applications

Detailed Description

Mahle VS50244 is an engine valve cover gasket engineered for vehicles that require a molded rubber sealing surface under a plastic valve cover. Mahle supplies sealing products used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this gasket follows that OE-style approach for service work on the 1996 Dodge Dakota, 1991-1996 Jeep Cherokee, 1991-1995 Jeep Wrangler, and 1991-1992 Jeep Comanche. The part number VS50244 is also referenced in cross applications with FEL-PRO VS 50430 C and Rol VS335.

This gasket is a practical choice when servicing valve cover leaks on Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler engines with plastic valve covers, as well as the 1996 Dodge Dakota in the listed configuration. The molded rubber construction helps maintain a uniform seal across the valve cover rail, supporting clean reassembly and reliable engine sealing.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible oil residue on the cylinder head or engine exterior
• Sealing issues after valve cover service on plastic cover applications
• Maintenance needs on Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche engines
• Replacement of a worn or compressed valve cover gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the valve cover style before ordering; this gasket is listed for vehicles with a plastic valve cover and cork-rubber sealing design. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly, inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage, and confirm that the gasket seats evenly before tightening fasteners to the manufacturer’s specification. The PCV valve grommet is not included, so reuse or replace that component separately if needed.

Quality Assurance

Mahle is known for OE-level sealing products used in professional repair environments. VS50244 is an OEM-standard gasket intended to meet the fit and sealing expectations of service technicians working on the specified Dodge and Jeep applications.