GASKET, INTAKE MANIFOLD

Intake Manifold Gasket for Suzuki ✅

This sealing gasket sits between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Its job is simple but critical: keep the air (and air/fuel mix where used) flowing into the engine without leaks. A perfect seal helps stable idle, strong pickup, and correct sensor readings .

Why this gasket is needed

Engines pull vacuum at the intake. Even a tiny gap can suck in “false air,” making the mixture lean and upsetting fuel trim. This gasket compensates for surface imperfections and heat expansion, so the joint stays tight over time.

How it works

When the manifold bolts are torqued, the gasket compresses and fills micro-grooves on both mating faces. It also resists heat cycles, oil vapors, and coolant traces (on some layouts) to maintain a reliable seal .

What happens if it’s damaged

• Rough idle, hesitation, or stalling
• Whistling/hissing vacuum leak noise
• Check Engine light, lean codes, poor fuel economy
• Hard starting and reduced power

Compatibility

• Ertiga
• Swift
• Splash/Ritz
• Wagonr+
• Kei/Swift
• Splash
• Wagon R