Description
xShop Now Genuine Maserati RHS Head Cover Gasket Online – Part 264986
The Genuine Maserati RHS Head Cover Gasket 264986 is designed to create a secure oil-tight seal between the right-hand cylinder head and the valve (head) cover. This Maserati engine gasket plays an important role in maintaining proper Maserati fluid control by preventing oil leaks and protecting surrounding engine components.
In high-performance vehicles like the Maserati GranTurismo, Maserati GranCabrio, and Maserati Quattroporte, engine components operate under high temperatures and pressure. A high-performance sealing gasket such as this one ensures that engine oil remains properly contained within the cylinder head area. When a gasket becomes worn or brittle, it may allow oil seepage, which can lead to reduced engine cleanliness and possible performance concerns.
This OEM Maserati seal is manufactured to factory specifications. That means there is no need for modification or trimming during installation. It fits directly into place as intended by Maserati engineers. Using genuine Maserati components helps maintain the original engineering balance of your vehicle.
Replacement of the RHS head cover gasket is commonly recommended during engine maintenance, gasket service, especially if the valve cover has been removed. Installing a new gasket at the same time helps prevent repeat labor and future oil leaks.
At Europeanautospares, we supply genuine Maserati spare parts that meet original factory standards. Whether your vehicle is used for daily driving or performance touring, this gasket is built to handle repeated heat cycles and long service intervals.
You can order this product not only within the UAE but also online from anywhere in the world. We provide secure packaging and reliable international shipping for customers globally.
Specifications
- Brand: Maserati
- Part Number: 264986
- Product Type: RHS Head Cover Gasket
- Position: Right-Hand Side (RHS)
- Material: OEM specification sealing compound
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct replacement
- Application: Valve cover/cylinder head oil sealing
- Manufacturing Standard: Maserati factory specification
Why Choose European Auto Spares
Factory-Approved Maserati Quality
At Europeanautospares, we provide genuine Maserati components that match factory standards. Each Maserati engine gasket is designed for precise sealing and long-term reliability.
Accurate Match for Application
This OEM Maserati seal is produced with exact dimensions and material quality to ensure dependable fitment without modification.
Suitable for Regular and Performance Driving
The high-performance sealing gasket material supports repeated heat exposure and oil contact, making it suitable for both city driving and long-distance touring.
Compatibility Checks Available
Our team can assist with VIN verification to confirm the correct Maserati spare parts for your vehicle.
Worldwide Fulfilment
We are based in Dubai, but you can order online from anywhere. Europeanautospares ships internationally with secure and reliable delivery services.
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Maintain Reliable Sealing Performance
The Genuine Maserati RHS Head Cover Gasket 264986 may appear to be a small component, but it plays a major role in Maserati fluid control. A properly sealed valve cover prevents oil leaks, protects engine components, and maintains a clean engine bay.
Over time, gaskets can harden due to continuous thermal cycles. Replacing an old engine maintenance gasket during service helps maintain stable performance and reduces the risk of oil seepage. Using genuine Maserati spare parts ensures your vehicle continues to perform according to original factory standards.
Regular inspection and timely replacement help protect surrounding components and maintain long-term reliability.
Fitment Details
xMaserati RHS Cam Box & Valve Cover Gasket Fitment
Engine Base & Cylinder Head Specification Matrix — Ferrari-Built Tipo F136 32V Quad-Cam V8 Platforms
| Model / Generation | Application Details (Engine Base & Cylinder Head — RHS Valve Cover Gasket Lines) | Year Range |
|---|---|---|
| Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 | 4.2L Naturally Aspirated V8 (F136 UC) Automatic Base Coupe Well Seals — Complete Main Perimeter Profile | 2007–2013 |
| Maserati GranTurismo S 4.7 | 4.7L Naturally Aspirated V8 (F136 Y) Sequential / Auto Track-Spec Liners — High-Durometer Spark Plug O-Rings | 2008–2012 |
| Maserati GranTurismo Sport | 4.7L Naturally Aspirated V8 (454HP / 460HP) Facelift Performance Coupes — Variator Actuator Port Gasket Integrated Set | 2012–2019 |
| Maserati GranTurismo MC / Stradale | Flagship High-Output 4.7L V8 Aerodynamic Lightweight Deck Seals — High-Thermal Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Control Shield | 2011–2019 |
| Maserati GranCabrio (Base) | 4.7L Naturally Aspirated V8 Open-Top Convertible Cam Box Barriers — Elastomeric Perimeter Isolation Strip | 2010–2015 |
| Maserati GranCabrio Sport | 4.7L Naturally Aspirated V8 Sport Tuned Premium Convertible Profiles — High-Dynamic Shear Resistance Compound | 2011–2019 |
| Maserati GranCabrio MC | Extreme Track-Performance 4.7L NA V8 Valve Cover Sealing Lines — Competition Spec Secondary Breather O-Rings | 2013–2019 |
| Maserati Quattroporte V (M139) | 4.2L Naturally Aspirated V8 Executive Saloon (Wet Sump Variant Runs) — Symmetrical Cam Box Interface Base | 2007–2013 |
| Maserati Quattroporte S 4.7 | Mid-Generation 4.7L NA V8 (Tipo F136 YS) Wet Sump Symmetrics — Symmetrical Cam Box Interface Base | 2008–2012 |
| Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S | Premium High-Performance 4.7L V8 Quad-Cam Upper Cam Well Profiles — Reinforced Var-Timing Solenoid Seal Block | 2009–2013 |
Modena Engine-Platfom Architecture & Valvetrain Fluid Containment Notice
This premium right-hand side (RHS) engine valve cover gasket set, structural spark plug well seal array, and integrated variable valve timing (VVT) variator actuator collar matrix is engineered strictly for the cylinder head interfaces of the 32-valve, quad-cam Tipo F136 V8 engine lineage developed and manufactured by Ferrari in Maranello. Seating between the magnesium outer valve cover caps and the aluminum dual-overhead camshaft cylinder head decks on Bank 1 (Cylinders 1–4), this interlocking elastomeric line bars high-pressure motor oil from weeping down the outer cylinder head boundaries, entering the spark plug combustion recesses, or flooding the phase-shifting electronics.
Critical Valvetrain Lubrication and Sump Variant Warnings: Technicians must understand that despite architectural similarities across the cross-plane F136 V8 engine block platform, structural revisions split layout dimensions noticeably across models. Early 4.2L configurations deploy specific variable cam timing profiles, whereas later 4.7L iterations (found across GranTurismo Sport, MC Stradale, and high-performance Quattroporte M139 lines) feature modified cylinder head castings with unique clearance bungs for upgraded variable valve timing solenoids.
Furthermore, be explicitly cautious regarding **dry-sump versus wet-sump layout deviations**. Early Quattroporte V models deployed dry-sump layouts, but the 2007+ models in this application matrix (along with all cataloged GranTurismo and GranCabrio variants) transition to a wet-sump architecture (Tipo F136 UC / Y / YS).
Never attempt to mount a generic or early dry-sump F136 valve cover gasket onto a late-model wet-sump cylinder head deck. The layout dimensions around the rear timing chain lobes, crankcase PCV breathing baffles, and internal spark plug wells are completely different. Forcing a mismatched or low-quality alternative gasket into the groove will crimp the profile, causing engine oil to leak directly into the spark plug wells. This saturates the pencil coil boots, leading to immediate high-load ignition misfires (P0300/P0301–P0304 tracking strings), or drops internal valvetrain pressure boundaries, causing variable timing actuator lag and physical engine rattling faults.
Service & Installation Best Practices: Replacing the RHS valve cover gasket is a high-precision procedure that requires removing the engine beauty covers, unclipping the primary fuel injector wiring tracks, pulling the individual coil packs straight out, and unbolting the surrounding electronic engine bay auxiliary lines. Technicians must meticulously inspect the cast magnesium factory valve covers for internal paint flaking, corrosion tracking, or stress warping along the sealing lips prior to reassembly. Clean all residual sealant, engine varnish, and carbon scale cleanly off the cylinder head deck utilizing non-marring plastic scraping wedges and quick-drying chemical degreasers.
Gently hand-press the new fluoroelastomer gasket directly into the valve cover retention channels, making certain the gasket seats completely flat without twists or bunching loops. Apply a pea-sized drop of premium high-temperature RTV liquid silicone sealant exclusively to the sharp structural corner steps where the front timing gear cover meets the main block casting lines. Leaving these joint steps bare will inevitably prompt immediate oil weeping.
Return the cover squarely parallel onto the cylinder head deck to avoid disturbing the seal alignment tracking. All perimeter retention bolts and internal spark plug well fasteners must be tightened using a hand torque wrench in a concentric, cross-diagonal star sequence, tightening strictly to the factory workspace manual parameter (10 Nm). Over-tightening will easily strip out the soft aluminum threads in the cylinder head or micro-fracture the magnesium cover flanges, while under-tightening will fail to compress the compound, allowing oil to track outward. Allow any liquid RTV drops to cure for an absolute minimum of two hours before priming the lubrication lines or verifying valvetrain oil pressure channels via master diagnostic telemetry.
Advanced Fluoroeslastomer (FKM / Viton) Composition
The primary sealing bodies are molded from high-grade fluorinated hydrocarbon elastomer (FKM / Viton) matrices. This technical composition guarantees exceptional elasticity, zero material shrinkage, and zero hardening when subjected to persistent engine-oil immersion and intense under-bonnet operating environments scaling up to $+200^{\circ}\text{C}$.
Molded-In Tension Seals & Crush Limits
The gasket profile features specialized raised-ridge micro-seals running along the entire perimeter line. These molded-in dynamic edges compress uniformly under minimal fastener clamping forces, compensating for slight surface deviations on the cast head deck while resisting structural blowout under high crankcase vacuum or blow-by pressures.
FAQs
xFrequently Asked Questions
It seals the right-hand valve cover to the cylinder head, preventing engine oil leaks and maintaining proper sealing performance.
Yes, it is a genuine OEM Maserati seal manufactured to factory specifications.
Common signs include visible oil leaks around the valve cover area, burning oil smell, or oil residue near the cylinder head.
Yes, you can purchase this product online from anywhere in the world. We offer international shipping.
Yes, installation should be carried out by a qualified technician to ensure proper sealing and torque specifications.
You can verify fitment using your vehicle VIN or contact our parts specialists for assistance.
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