Caterpillar 1600161 Cylinder Head Gasket

The Caterpillar 1600161 cylinder head gasket is engineered to seal the combustion chamber between the cylinder head and engine block on Caterpillar 3024, 3054, 3056 and Perkins 1004.4 series diesel engines. Manufactured from multi-layer steel (MLS) with advanced coating technology, it maintains sealing performance under extreme thermal cycling and high cylinder pressures typical of heavy-duty construction equipment applications. This gasket replaces OEM part numbers 1522927, 6I0585, 1382048, 1382064, 3681E037, and 3681E051. It is compatible with a wide range of machinery including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, telehandlers, and asphalt pavers equipped with the 3054 or 3056 engine platforms. The gasket features precise bore alignment and fluid passage sealing for coolant and oil galleries.