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head gasket

/ˈhɛd ˈɡæskɪt/

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/ˈhɛd ˈɡæskɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruПрокладка, герметизирующая соединение головки блока цилиндров с блоком двигателя в двигателе внутреннего сгорания, предотвращающая утечку охлаждающей жидкости и газов сжатия.

A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block in an internal combustion engine, preventing leakage of coolant and compression gases.

  1. Engine componentC1formal

    A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block, preventing leaks of coolant and oil.

    ruПрокладка головки блока цилиндров

    • A blown head gasket can cause the engine to overheat.
    • The mechanic replaced the head gasket during the repair.
    • If the head gasket fails, you may see white smoke from the exhaust.