What is the main purpose of a head gasket?

The head gasket seals the combustion chamber, preventing combustion gases from escaping and coolant or oil from entering the wrong passages. It's critical for maintaining engine compression and preventing overheating.

Does this gasket come with any other parts?

This product is for the Fel-Pro 7996 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket only. It does not include head bolts or other related sealing components.

What makes Fel-Pro gaskets suitable for repair environments?

Fel-Pro gaskets are known for their ability to seal imperfect surfaces, which is common in engine repair. They use proprietary materials and designs to handle real-world conditions effectively.

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Fel-Pro 7996 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Specifications

Brand: Fel-Pro
Part #: 7996PT
UPC: 084113114243

Fel-Pro 7996 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Name: Fel-Pro 7996 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
Brand: Fel-Pro
Price: 41.82 USD
Availability: InStock

$41.82

Only 7 left in stock

Fel-Pro 7996 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket. Ensures a reliable seal for peak combustion pressures and temperatures.

Key Features

Fits 1961-1964 Oldsmobile 98, 1961-1964 Oldsmobile Fiesta, and 1961-1964 Oldsmobile Starfire, among other applications.
PermaTorque head gaskets meet or exceed all original equipment specifications.
Application-specific design ensures a perfect fit for reliable sealing.
Built to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures.
Validated for fit, form, and function for dependable performance.

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Product Details

What you get with this Fel-Pro 7996 PT PermaTorque head gasket is a single, well-built component designed to seal the combustion chamber between your engine block and cylinder head. This gasket is crucial for keeping combustion pressures and temperatures contained, which is essential for your engine to run smoothly and efficiently. It's built to meet or exceed the original equipment specifications, meaning it's made to the same standards as what came on the car from the factory.

Fel-Pro designed this gasket specifically for the realities of engine repair. They know that sealing surfaces aren't always perfect, so they use proprietary materials and an application-specific design to ensure a solid seal even in those tricky situations. This gasket has been validated for fit, form, and function, so you can be confident it will work as intended on a range of vehicles, including models like the Oldsmobile 98, Fiesta, and Starfire from the early to mid-1960s.