Description
Overview:
The Heat Shield Gasket is a genuine Honda part for small petrol engines, designed to manage heat around the exhaust area and maintain a proper seal. Made from a heat‐resistant composite, it sits between the exhaust/heat shield assembly and the engine to reduce heat transfer, prevent leaks, and protect nearby components such as covers, fuel lines, and the carburettor. This OEM gasket suits Honda vertical‐shaft engines typically found in lawn mowers and turf equipment, including GXV160 and GXV160H2. Identified by MPN 18381 ZE7 800, it is a direct replacement for a worn, cracked, or crushed gasket and helps preserve performance, reliability, and engine longevity under regular garden and light commercial use.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda part for accurate fit and compatibility
- Heat‐resistant construction helps shield plastics and fuel system components
- Maintains an effective exhaust seal to support smooth running and performance
- Direct replacement with the correct bolt pattern and port shape
- Helps limit radiant and conducted heat into surrounding areas
- Stable thickness to resist compression set and premature blow‐by
- Supports reliable starting and consistent idle by preventing exhaust leaks
- Suitable for routine maintenance and refurbishment of older machines
- Straightforward installation with basic hand tools
- Built to Honda OEM standards for durability in regular outdoor use
Typical Applications:
Used on Honda GXV160‐series engines powering walk‐behind lawn mowers, professional turf cutters, and similar compact machinery. Ideal when refitting a muffler or heat shield, or when replacing a degraded gasket that is causing exhaust leaks, heat soak, or damage to shrouds and paintwork.
Also known as:
Exhaust heat shield gasket, muffler gasket, thermal barrier gasket, exhaust insulator, exhaust port gasket, engine heat gasket.
Fits Models:
GXV160, GXV160H2, GXV160UH2
Alternate Part Numbers:
18381-ZE7-800, 18381ZE7800
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 18381 ZE7 800 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 18381ZE7800 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Key Features | - Genuine Honda part ensures accurate fit for GXV160 engines - Heat-resistant composite reduces heat transfer and prevents leaks - Direct replacement with correct bolt pattern and port shape - Suitable for routine maintenance of lawn mowers and turf equipment - Built to Honda OEM standards for durability in outdoor use |
| Fits Models | GXV160UH2 (GJABH) |
