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Head Gasket Kit
OEM-Grade — AMG M177 / M178
Complete head gasket kit for Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG 4.0 L twin-turbo V8 engines (M177 / M178). OEM parts for cylinder head service, ensuring proper sealing, oil control, and long-term reliability. No tuning modifications — built strictly to manufacturer specification.
Kit contents
- Multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets, factory thickness and bore spec.
- Valve cover gaskets for both cylinder banks.
- Camshaft cover seals for upper housing and free-cam journals.
- Front and rear crankshaft seals (mainshaft paraolio).
- Oil system gaskets and O-rings per OEM specification.
Options & specifications
- Optional Loctite 5970 sealant (300 ml) for cam cover and joint sealing.
- All torque specs per OEM service manual (head bolts, cam covers, oil circuit).
- Direct replacement quality — no modifications, tuning or aftermarket deviations.
- Supplied to meet factory durability and oil-tight standards.
Note: For correct installation, always follow the OEM torque/angle procedures and use new head bolts where required. Loctite 5970 should be applied as per factory guidelines for cam cover and sealing joints.
Supported Models (M177/M178)
Aston Martin models using the Mercedes-AMG 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (M177/M178 family). Always confirm by VIN and engine plate.
| Model | Years | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT GENERATION | |||
| DB12 (Coupé & Volante) | 2023–present | M177 · 4.0L TT V8 | M177 architecture with Aston calibration / hardware integration. |
| Vantage (MY2024+ incl. 2025 variants) | 2024–present | M177 · 4.0L TT V8 | Updated ECU/output; covers “S / track” variants where applicable. |
| DBX / DBX707 | 2020–present | M177 · 4.0L TT V8 | Aston-specific tune; 707 with higher-output hardware/calibration. |
| PREVIOUS GENERATION | |||
| Vantage V8 (first release) | 2018–2023 | M177 · 4.0L TT V8 | Launch generation of the AMG V8 Vantage platform. |
| DB11 V8 (Coupé & Volante) | 2018–2023 | M177 · 4.0L TT V8 | Sold alongside V12 until transition to DB12. |
| PROGRAMMED / ANNOUNCED | |||
| Valhalla (announced) | Programmed | M178-based · hybrid | Communications reference an AMG M178-derived V8 within a hybrid package. |
Outputs and ancillaries vary by model. Aston Martin applies bespoke ECU mapping and systems integration. Verify by VIN/engine plate; naming (“S/track”) may differ by market/year.