Victor Reinz Cylinder Head / Rocker Cover Gasket Set - MX-5 Mk3 NC 1.8 & 2.0 • 15-36563-01

Replacement Victor Reinz cylinder head / rocker cover gasket set for Mazda MX-5 Mk3 / NC 1.8 and 2.0 petrol models fitted with the plastic cam cover.

Victor Reinz 15-36563-01 is a replacement cylinder head / rocker cover gasket set designed for Mazda MZR / L-series petrol engines. It seals the joint between the plastic cam cover and cylinder head, helping prevent engine oil from leaking around the perimeter of the cover.

This gasket is suitable for the confirmed Mazda MX-5 Mk3 / NC 1.8 and 2.0 applications shown in the compatibility table.

Part details:

• Brand: Victor Reinz
• Product type: Cylinder head / rocker cover gasket set
• Victor Reinz part number: 15-36563-01
• Application: Plastic cylinder head / cam cover
• Material: Rubber
• Quantity supplied: 1 gasket set
• Quantity required: 1 set per engine
• Mazda OE references: L501-10-230, LF02-10-230, LF14-10-230
• EAN: 4026634355640

Common reasons for replacement:

• Oil leakage or weeping around the cam cover perimeter
• Visible oil staining around the cylinder head cover
• Hardened, compressed or damaged original gasket
• Cam / rocker cover removal
• Cylinder-head repair or engine overhaul work

Fitment advice:
This gasket set is intended for the confirmed Mazda MX-5 Mk3 / NC 1.8 and 2.0 applications shown in the compatibility table and is specifically associated with the plastic cylinder head / cam cover application.

For imported, modified or previously repaired cars, matching the part number, gasket style or component specification on the part being replaced is recommended.

Other items to consider purchasing:

• Suitable RTV / sealing compound where specified by the Mazda workshop procedure
• Cam cover fasteners or grommets where damaged
• Spark plugs if service replacement is due
• Engine oil and oil filter where maintenance is being carried out at the same time

Useful tools / consumables:

• Torque wrench suitable for low-torque fasteners
• Socket and extension set
• Gasket-removal and surface-cleaning materials
• Suitable degreaser or brake cleaner
• RTV / sealing compound where specified

Difficulty guide: Intermediate. Access is relatively straightforward compared with internal engine sealing work, but careful surface preparation and correct tightening of the plastic cover are important.

Why Victor Reinz?
Victor Reinz is Dana's specialist sealing brand, supplying application-specific gaskets and sealing products for engine repair and servicing. Its moulded rubber cylinder-head-cover gaskets are designed to provide reliable sealing with relatively low clamping force around profiled cover joints.

What's in the box:

• 1 × Victor Reinz cylinder head / rocker cover gasket set

Installation notes:
Remove all traces of the previous gasket and ensure the cylinder head and cover sealing surfaces are clean and free from oil contamination before installation. Inspect the plastic cover for distortion, cracking or damage. Apply RTV only at locations specified by the Mazda workshop procedure and tighten the cover fasteners evenly to the correct specification.