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SKU #: MAH-HS54174-2
MPN #: HS54174-2
MAHLE Head Gasket Set 98.5-02 Dodge 5.9L Cummins
Description
Overview
Restore a reliable factory-quality seal during your top-end engine rebuild with the MAHLE HS54174-2 Head Gasket Set. Designed for 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with the 5.9L 24-Valve Cummins diesel engine, this premium head set includes the essential gaskets and seals needed when removing and reinstalling the cylinder head. Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, MAHLE gaskets deliver dependable sealing performance trusted by professional engine builders and technicians worldwide.
Package Includes
The MAHLE HS54174-2 Head Set includes the upper engine gaskets and seals required for cylinder head removal and installation. Pair it with the appropriate lower gasket set and new head bolts or studs (sold separately) when performing a complete engine rebuild.
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MAHLE Head Gasket Set provides the gaskets and seals needed for cylinder head removal and reinstallation during a top-end rebuild.
- Fits
- 1998.5-2002 Dodge 5.9L Cummins 24 Valve
- Brand
- MAHLE
- Best for
- cylinder head service and engine rebuilds
- Key features
- Standard thickness head gasket set
- Includes gaskets and seals required for cylinder head service
- Contains positive-type valve stem seals
- Manufactured using OE-quality materials for long-lasting sealing performance
- Ideal for stock replacement, engine repairs, and rebuilds
- Important
- Does not include cylinder head bolts; pair with the appropriate lower gasket set and new head bolts or studs (sold separately).
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Standard thickness head gasket set
- Includes the gaskets and seals required for cylinder head service
- Contains positive-type valve stem seals
- Does not include cylinder head bolts
- Manufactured using OE-quality materials for long-lasting sealing performance
- Ideal for stock replacement, engine repairs, and rebuilds
About MAHLE
MAHLE's reputation speaks for itself. As a leading global supplier of high-quality engine components, trusted in both passenger and commercial vehicles. Their parts, such as pistons, gaskets, and engine components, keep diesel engines running stronger for longer, making them a go-to choice for heavy-duty trucks and high-performance applications.
As a leading global development partner for the automotive and engine industry, MAHLE offers unique systems competence in the internal combustion engine and engine peripherals. MAHLE Motorsports has a drive towards performance by building engine components, such as the MAHLE MonoTherm pistons, to distinctly service high-performance diesel engines. The MAHLE division is most notable for building quality OE replacement gasket sets that are a cut above the rest.
Founded in 1920, MAHLE has been shaping the future of mobility for over a century. With 22 North American factories supplying OEMs across passenger cars and heavy vehicles, and 135 factories worldwide supported by 11 technology centers and more than 5,000 engineers, MAHLE has built a reputation for innovation, durability, and expertise. Today, one in every two vehicles globally features MAHLE components, a testament to their long-standing commitment to quality and reliability.
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