1979 Bus Exhaust Gasket LH Heat Exchanger to Cylinder Head – 029256251A - OEM Number(s) (029-256-251-A)
Seal your exhaust system properly with a correct LH heat exchanger gasket.
This Volkswagen exhaust gasket installs between the cylinder head and the left-side heat exchanger on 2.0L air-cooled engines. Built to handle extreme heat cycles, it ensures a tight seal that prevents exhaust leaks, fumes, and performance loss.
Whenever the exhaust system is serviced, replacing these gaskets is critical—reused seals often fail quickly and compromise both safety and efficiency.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
1979 VW Bus (2.0L, left side) and 1980-1983 VW Vanagon (2.0L, left side).
Features / Benefits:
• Left-hand (LH) exhaust gasket for heat exchanger to cylinder head
• Designed for 2.0L air-cooled engines
• Prevents exhaust leaks, fumes, and power loss
• Handles high-temperature exhaust cycles
• Direct OE-style replacement
• Required when servicing or removing exhaust components
• Sold individually (2 required per engine)
• VW reference part number: 029256251A
Material / Finish:
High-temperature metal composite (sandwich-style) gasket for durability and proper sealing.
Dimensions:
• Overall width: 60 mm (2.36")
• Bolt hole spacing: 54 mm (2.13")
• Thickness: approx. 1 mm (0.04")
Installation Note:
Use new hardware and apply anti-seize to fasteners for best results. Gaskets are not reusable.
Because Details Matter
Exhaust sealing is critical to both performance and safety. This gasket ensures your Volkswagen runs clean, quiet, and leak-free—just as it should.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 029-256-251-A
- 029256251
- 029256251A
- 686420255918