BGA Cylinder Head Gasket – Mazda MX-5 Mk3 / NC 1.8 • CH1568

BGA CH1568 Cylinder Head Gasket

BGA replacement cylinder head gasket for Mazda MX-5 Mk3 / NC 1.8 petrol models, together with the additional Mazda 5 and Mazda 6 1.8 MZR applications listed in the compatibility table.

The cylinder head gasket seals the joint between the engine block and cylinder head, maintaining combustion pressure while keeping the engine's oil and coolant circuits correctly separated. CH1568 is a multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket manufactured as an OE-quality replacement for the applicable 1.8-litre L8-family engine applications.

• Product type: Cylinder head gasket
• Brand: BGA – BG Automotive
• BGA part number: CH1568
• Primary application: Mazda MX-5 Mk3 / NC 1.8
• Engine family: Mazda L8-series 1.8 petrol
• MX-5 engine codes: L8-VE / L828 / L831
• Gasket construction: Multi-layer steel (MLS)
• Gasket thickness: 0.50 mm
• Bore diameter: 84.5 mm
• Mazda OE references: L801-10-271 / L802-10-271
• Quantity supplied: 1 cylinder head gasket

Fitment advice: Match the engine application and OE gasket reference before installation. This gasket is for the 1.8-litre applications shown in the compatibility table and should not be assumed to fit 2.0-litre MX-5 NC engines. For imported, modified or previously rebuilt engines, matching the engine family, engine code and relevant component specification before ordering is recommended.

Other items to consider: Cylinder head bolts, rocker / cam cover gasket, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, timing components, coolant, engine oil and filter. Where the cylinder head has been removed following overheating or gasket failure, the cylinder-head sealing face and cooling system should also be inspected before reassembly.

Useful tools / consumables: Accurate torque wrench, angle gauge where required by the Mazda tightening procedure, straight edge / appropriate inspection equipment, gasket-surface cleaning equipment, fresh engine coolant and engine oil.

Difficulty guide: Advanced. Cylinder-head gasket replacement involves substantial engine disassembly and accurate inspection and reassembly. Correct timing and cylinder-head tightening procedures are essential.

Why BGA? BGA – BG Automotive supplies OE-quality aftermarket engine components engineered and tested against OE parameters and tolerances. BGA currently promotes a 5 Year Warranty across its full product range, subject to the manufacturer's applicable warranty terms.

What's in the box: 1x BGA CH1568 multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket.

Installation notes: The cylinder head gasket is a replacement item and should not be reused after the cylinder head has been removed. Ensure both sealing surfaces are clean and suitable for reassembly. Follow the Mazda workshop procedure and any installation instructions supplied with the component for the correct tightening sequence, torque and angle specifications. Do not substitute generic cylinder-head bolt torque figures.