The Honda 18381-Z1V-000 Muffler Gasket is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV160 vertical shaft engines and HRC216 lawn mowers. As a direct OEM replacement, this gasket is manufactured to Honda's original specifications, ensuring a proper seal at the muffler joint. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table to verify that part number 18381-Z1V-000 is the correct application for your machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — manufactured by Honda to original specifications, delivering the exhaust seal geometry and material grade the muffler joint requires
- Direct OEM Replacement — installs in place of the original gasket with no alteration, restoring the exhaust connection between the cylinder head and muffler
- Broad Fitment Coverage — suits GXV160 vertical shaft engines and HRC216 commercial lawn mowers; check your serial number against the fitment table before ordering
- Exhaust Leak Prevention — a compromised muffler gasket allows hot exhaust gases to escape at the joint, causing audible exhaust noise, carbon deposits, and potential heat damage to surrounding components
The muffler gasket forms a gas-tight seal between the engine's exhaust port and the muffler, preventing hot combustion gases from escaping at the joint. When this gasket deteriorates or burns through, exhaust leaks at the head-to-muffler connection, resulting in increased noise, loss of back-pressure, and the risk of heat damage to nearby components. Replacing a failed muffler gasket with a genuine Honda part restores proper exhaust flow and keeps the engine and the equipment it powers running as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 18381-Z1V-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Muffler Gasket |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRC216 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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