1.05mm Thick Wave Stopper Head Gasket (Right)

Features:

• Fits 2001-2016 6.6L Duramax engines
• Right side head gasket
• Wave-Stopper combustion sealing technology
• Designed for varying cylinder pressures
• Excellent for modified diesel applications
• Handles heavy-duty towing demands
• Multi-layer steel gasket construction
• OEM-standard fit and sealing performance
• 1.05mm thick Grade C gasket
• Spring steel combustion sealing layer
• Torque-to-yield installation design
• Left gasket sold separately

Built To Hold Strong When Cylinder Pressure Climbs

When you are pushing a Duramax hard, the last thing you want to worry about is a weak head gasket giving up under load. The Mahle Wave Stopper Head Gasket is designed for 2001-2016 Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks equipped with the 6.6L Duramax, delivering the kind of sealing confidence diesel owners look for when reliability matters most. Whether your truck spends its life towing heavy trailers, hauling equipment, or running upgraded tuning and fueling, this gasket is built to handle the increased stress that comes with serious use. Mahle engineered the Wave Stopper design to better adapt to changing cylinder pressures, helping maintain a stronger seal during demanding operating conditions. Additionally, the multi-layer steel construction provides the durability needed for repeated heat cycles and long-term performance. This right-side gasket is an excellent solution for rebuilds, preventative maintenance, or performance-oriented engine builds where factory sealing limitations become a concern. Pairing OEM-style fitment with upgraded combustion sealing technology, this gasket gives Duramax owners added peace of mind every time the truck goes to work.

Advanced Wave Stopper Design Improves Combustion Sealing

Mahle developed the Wave Stopper head gasket using a specialized spring steel layer with concentric wave patterns surrounding the combustion chamber area. This design allows the gasket to better accommodate varying cylinder pressures and load changes compared to conventional gasket designs, making it especially beneficial for modified or heavily worked diesel engines. The multi-layer steel construction improves sealing stability while maintaining the flexibility needed to withstand constant expansion and contraction during engine operation. Additionally, the 1.05mm Grade C thickness helps maintain proper engine geometry and compression characteristics for compatible Duramax applications. Mahle designed this gasket with OEM-standard fitment to ensure proper alignment and dependable sealing performance during installation. The gasket is also built to work with torque-to-yield fastener setups commonly used in the Duramax platform, helping maintain consistent clamping force across the cylinder head surface. Because this is the right-side cylinder head gasket, the matching left-side gasket must be purchased separately to complete the installation. From stock daily drivers to high-cylinder-pressure performance builds, this gasket delivers the durability and sealing technology serious diesel owners expect from Mahle.

Fitment: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 GM Silverado/Sierra 2500HD/3500HD 6.6L Duramax

Notes:

• This is the right-side head gasket only
• Left-side gasket must be purchased separately
• Designed for 2001-2016 GM 6.6L Duramax engines
• Listed as a Grade C head gasket
• Made from multi-layered steel material
• Gasket sealant is not included
• Designed for torque-to-yield installation
• Package includes one head gasket
• Recommended for modified or hard-working trucks
• California Proposition 65 warning applies