Full Head Gasket Set with Head Bolt Kit (LUJ LUV Engine) FIT 2011-2016 Chevy Cruze Sonic Trax Buick Encore 1.4L Turbo, MLS Gasket Replaces HS26540PT-1 (Not for LE2 Engine) - 1 Set
Precise Fitment Protocol: FIT 2011-2015 Chevy Cruze 1.4L Turbo, FIT 2016 Cruze Limited (Old Body Style), FIT 2012-2016 Sonic / Trax 1.4L Turbo, FIT 2013-2016 Buick Encore 1.4L Turbo. Engine Codes: LUJ / LUV. Non-Compatibility Notice: Engineered for Gen 1 architectures only; will NOT fit 2016+ models with the New Body Style LE2 engine.
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Engineering: Features a premium Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket manufactured with precision-aligned fire rings. This hardware is engineered to maintain a constant physical clamp load across the 1.4L turbo cylinder head, supporting stable thermal geometry under high-boost combustion pressure.
Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Hardware Group: Includes a complete set of 10 single-use torque-to-yield (TTY) cylinder head bolts calibrated for the specific tensile strength required by LUJ/LUV engines. This integrated set ensures a precise physical interface between the engine block and cylinder head without the requirement for reusing stretched factory hardware.
High-Temperature Synthetic Polymers: All rubber components, including valve cover and manifold gaskets, are molded from high-temperature synthetic polymers. Includes fluorocarbon valve stem seals designed to maintain a physical leak-free barrier and dimensional stability during extreme engine thermal cycles and high-RPM operational conditions.
Restoration of System Geometry: Engineered to address internal fluid resistance and resolve hydraulic instability. This comprehensive refresh kit restores factory handling characteristics by providing a reinforced physical seal across all critical engine ports, maintaining the integrity of the combustion chamber geometry for the 1.4L Turbo platform.