{"product_id":"metal-gasket-by-polaris-3040263","title":"Metal Gasket by Polaris","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePolaris UTV\/ATV OEM Engine Gaskets \u0026amp; Oil Seals - Available at buywitchdoctors.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eProduct Specifications: Genuine OEM Polaris Metal Gasket, Part # 3040263.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePremium Engineering, Materials, and Performance Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eAdvanced Elastomeric Formulations:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured using high-grade Viton, silicone, and multi-layer steel (MLS) to resist swelling, degradation, and extreme temperature cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003ePrecision Die-Cut Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the stretching, trimming, or messy silicone sealant work often required by low-quality aftermarket universal gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eSuperior Fluid Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated to specifically withstand high-performance synthetic engine oils, aggressive trail coolants, and modern fuel additives without breaking down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eHigh-Pressure Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to handle intense combustion chamber pressures and crankcase vacuum changes without blowing out under heavy throttle loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eEssential Trail Use Cases and Failure Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eComprehensive Polaris Vehicle Fitment (2015-Current)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/polaris-rzr-oem-and-aftermarket-parts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris RZR OEM \u0026amp; Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Available at Buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris RZR Series\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 900, XP 1000, Turbo, Pro XP, Pro R, and RS1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/polaris-ranger-parts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris Ranger OEM \u0026amp; Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Available at Buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris Ranger Series\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 500, 570, XP 900, XP 1000, and Crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/polaris-general-parts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris General OEM \u0026amp; Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Available at Buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris General Series\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 1000 and XP 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/all-polaris-sportsman-atv-aftermarket-oem-parts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris Sportsman OEM \u0026amp; Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Available at Buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris Sportsman ATV Series\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 450, 570, 850, and XP 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/all-polaris-ace-atv-aftermarket-oem-parts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris ACE OEM \u0026amp; Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Available at Buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris ACE Series\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 500, 570, and 900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/polaris-xpedition-parts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris Xpedition OEM \u0026amp; Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Available at Buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolaris Xpedition Series\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e XP, ADV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eOther Popular Engine Gasket Parts and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eMulti-Layer Steel (MLS) \u003ca title=\"Direct link to Polaris OEM Cylinder head gaskets available at buywitchdoctors.com.\" href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/products\/polaris-standard-bore-cylinder-gasket-kit-by-vertex-810969\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCylinder Head Gaskets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrank Bearing\/Seal Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/utv-exhaust-mufflers-atv-performance-side-by-side?product_type\/Exhaust-Gasket\/vendor\/Polaris\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris OEM Exhaust Gasket sold at buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExhaust Gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003eValve Cover Perimeter Gaskets and Bolt Grommets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\"\u003eWater Pump Mechanical Seals and O-Rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/collections\/utv-engine-gaskets-seals-atv?product_type\/Stator-Cover-Gasket\/vendor\/Polaris\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Direct Link to all Polaris OEM Stator Cover Gasket sold at buywitchdoctors.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStator Cover Gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop-End Gasket Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Direct link to buywitchdoctors.com blog on Expert Installation Guide: Stop UTV Gasket Leaks- Install them Correctly\" href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/blogs\/news\/expert-installation-guide-stop-utv-gasket-leaks-install-them-correctly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eExpert Installation Guide: Stop UTV Gasket Leaks- Install them Correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: center 3.25in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Learn more with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buywitchdoctors.com\/blogs\/news\/a-buyer-s-guide-to-utv-atv-engine-components\" title=\"Direct link to buywitchdoctors.com blog about A Buyer’s Guide To UTV\/ATV Internal Engine Components\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\"A Buyer’s Guide To UTV\/ATV Internal Engine Components.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I choose OEM gaskets over cheaper aftermarket options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOEM components are designed by the same engineers who built your specific engine layout. They utilize exact material thicknesses and structural compounds needed to withstand factory operating pressures, whereas generic aftermarket options often use inferior materials that shrink or fail prematurely under high thermal loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to use liquid gasket sealer or RTV during installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally, no. Factory gaskets are engineered to seal perfectly dry or with a very light application of clean engine oil on specific rubber surfaces as outlined in your factory service manual. Applying excess RTV silicone can squeeze into critical internal oil pathways, causing fluid starvation and catastrophic engine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat causes a factory cylinder head gasket to blow out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most common cause is engine overheating. If your radiator gets packed with trail mud or a coolant hose leaks, the excessive heat can cause the aluminum cylinder head to warp slightly. This warping breaks the uniform crushing force required for the head gasket to lock in combustion pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Your Powertrain Reliability at Witchdoctors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not let an overlooked, leaking seal escalate into an expensive engine rebuild. Keep your side-by-side or quad performing at peak efficiency with authentic factory replacement hardware from buywitchdoctors.com. We stock a robust inventory of premium, field-tested components ready to ship directly to your garage workbench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre You Looking to Find Great Places \u0026amp; Adventurous Trails to Ride Your UTV, Side by Side or ATV? Check out these highly recommended places:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wyoparks.wyo.gov\/index.php\/orv-trails\" title=\"Direct Link to rules, regulations and Information on riding your UTV or ATV in Wyoming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: blue;\"\u003eLook Here in Wyoming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; 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mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: blue;\"\u003eLook Here in Alabama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tallpinesatvpark.com\/\" title=\"Direct Link to rules, regulations and Information on riding your UTV or ATV in New York Tall Pines ATV Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; 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