Description
Overview:
This Genuine Honda gasket (part number 16178-Z0A-802) is a precision-cut sealing component used on Honda's V‐Twin small engines. Made from a durable, heat- and fuel‐resistant gasket material, it creates a reliable seal between mating engine parts to prevent air, fuel, or oil leaks that can affect performance. By maintaining correct sealing, it helps stabilise idle, improves running, and supports long engine life. It is suited to a wide range of construction and garden machinery powered by these engines, including ride‐on mowers, compact construction equipment, pumps, and pressure washers. Designed for the Honda GCV and GXV series, it offers a direct fit on models such as the GCV520 and GCV530, ensuring compatibility without modification. This is a Genuine Part for assured quality and consistency.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda Part for assured compatibility and performance
- OEM reference 16178-Z0A-802 for a precise, direct-fit replacement
- Heat-, oil-, and petrol‐resistant material for reliable sealing under load
- Helps prevent vacuum and fluid leaks that reduce power and efficiency
- Supports smooth starting, stable idling, and consistent throttle response
- Accurate bolt pattern and cut-outs for straightforward installation
- Suitable for professional service schedules and DIY maintenance
- Maintains manufacturer sealing standards after carburettor or intake refits
Typical Applications:
Used during servicing or overhaul when removing and refitting intake or fuel‐system components on Honda V‐Twin engines. Ideal when addressing air leaks, replacing aged gaskets, or reassembling after carburettor cleaning. Common on equipment such as ride‐on and walk‐behind mowers, compact site machinery, generators, pumps, and pressure washers that use GCV/GXV engines. Fit a new gasket whenever mating faces are separated for a dependable seal.
Also known as:
Carburettor gasket, intake gasket, insulator gasket, sealing gasket, engine gasket for Honda V‐Twin engines, replacement gasket for Honda GCV/GXV series. Often referred to simply as a Honda engine gasket within service manuals and parts lists.
Fits Models:
GCV520, GCV520U, GCV530, GCV530U, GXV530U
Alternate Part Numbers:
16178-Z0A-802, 16178Z0A802
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 16178 Z0A 802 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 16178Z0A802 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Key Features | - Genuine Honda part ensures compatibility with V-Twin engines - OEM reference 16178-Z0A-802 for precise fit - Heat-, oil-, and petrol-resistant material - Prevents vacuum and fluid leaks - Fits GCV520, GCV530, GXV530U models |
| Fits Models | GXV530U (GJAEK) | GCV520U (GJABK) | GCV520 (GJAKM) | GCV530U (GJADK) | GCV530 (GJAJM) |

