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Technical guides, fitment advice and product insights for vehicles worldwide.


Mitsubishi Triton MN 4D56 EGR Repair: Choosing the Right Gaskets

Planning EGR repairs on a Triton MN 4D56 2.5L diesel? Identify the fault first, then match the gasket kit to...
EGR

What Is an EGR Valve? Mitsubishi Triton MQ 4N15 Guide

Understand the EGR valve on a Triton MQ 4N15 and the difference between a valve fault and a gasket leak....
EGR

Pajero 4M41 Rocker Cover Gasket Leaking? What to Check Before Replacement

Trace oil around your Pajero 4M41 rocker cover and choose the genuine ME192209 gasket for NS, NT, NW and NX...
Maintenance guide

Ford Ranger PX 3.2 Head Gasket: Checks, Replacement & Full Kit Guide

Check suspected head gasket problems on a Ranger PX 3.2L P5AT and compare the single MLS head gasket with the...
Ford Ranger

Toyota LandCruiser 1HZ MLS Exhaust Manifold Gaskets: Choosing the Correct Replacement

Choosing an MLS gasket for a 1HZ LandCruiser? Check OE 17173-17010, vehicle fitment, manifold condition and turbo-conversion details before buying.
1HZ

LandCruiser 1HZ Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement: Should You Replace the Studs?

Replacing a 1HZ exhaust manifold gasket? Check studs, nuts and threads, compare CS-SK1HZ fitment and avoid treating new hardware as...
1HZ

LandCruiser 1HZ Ticking on Cold Start: Exhaust Leak or Engine Noise?

A 1HZ ticking noise that fades when warm is not a diagnosis. Record the symptoms, check for exhaust leaks and...
1HZ

Toyota LandCruiser 1HZ Exhaust Manifold Gasket Leak: Symptoms and Repair

Cold-start ticking, exhaust smells or soot on your 1HZ LandCruiser? Learn what to check and match CS-EM171, OE 17173-17010, to...
1HZ
Toyota Hilux 1KD-FTV Whistling Noise Under Acceleration? How to Fix Exhaust Manifold Leaks

Toyota Hilux 1KD-FTV Whistling Noise Under Acceleration? How to Fix Exhaust Manifold Leaks

Whistling or ticking under acceleration? Learn what to check on your 1KD Hilux, how manifold leaks are repaired and which...
1KD-FTV
Silver Nissan Pathfinder R51 ST-L — vehicle example for the YD25 exhaust manifold fitment guide

Nissan YD25 Exhaust Manifold: Navara and Pathfinder Fitment Guide

Check the OE reference, VIN and build date for the CORESEAL EM-YD25 manifold, including the pre-September 2006 VSK D40 and...
Fitment Guides

Buying a Full Engine Gasket Set: A Practical Checklist

Match the set to your engine and repair scope, then check the contents before booking the job.
Buying Guides

Intake, Plenum and EGR Gaskets: Which Seal Do You Need?

Understand the different sealing locations and gather the details needed to order the correct gasket.
Gasket Guides