Kohler 12 041 08-S KIT

Kohler OEM Head Gasket Kit 12 041 08-S

Restore proper compression and reliable engine performance with this genuine Kohler OEM Head Gasket Kit 12 041 08-S. Designed for select Kohler Command Single-Cylinder engines, this kit includes the essential gaskets commonly replaced whenever the cylinder head is removed. Whether you're replacing a failed head gasket or servicing the valve lifters, this OEM kit provides the factory-quality fit and sealing performance your engine was designed to have.

✔ Genuine OEM Kohler
✔ Designed for select Kohler Command Single-Cylinder engines
✔ Includes the most commonly replaced gaskets during cylinder head service
✔ Restores proper compression and sealing performance
✔ Helps prevent combustion, intake, and exhaust leaks
✔ Manufactured to OEM specifications for an exact fit

Fits the Following Kohler Command Single-Cylinder Engine Families: CV11, CV12.5, CV13, CV14, CV460, and CV461

(Always verify compatibility using your engine model, specification number, and serial number.)

What's Included:

• (1) Head Gasket — Kohler 12 041 08-S
• (1) Carburetor to Intake Manifold Gasket — Kohler 12 041 01-S
• (1) Exhaust Gasket — Kohler 12 041 03-S

💡 Pro Tip

• To make the repair easier, leave the intake manifold attached to the cylinder head and remove the carburetor from the intake manifold instead. This reduces the number of components that need to be disassembled and makes reinstallation quicker and easier.
• This head gasket kit is commonly required when replacing the hydraulic valve lifters. On these engines, the cylinder head must be removed to access the valve lifters. Because the cylinder head, intake manifold, and exhaust are removed during this repair, new gaskets should always be installed during reassembly. 👉  Replacing valve lifters? Add the Kohler 25 351 11-S Hydraulic Valve Lifter

Why This Kit Matters

Replacing all of the required gaskets during a cylinder head repair helps prevent:

• Hissing sound when starting
• Compression leaks
• Intake vacuum leaks
• Exhaust leaks
• Hard starting
• Loss of engine power
• Poor engine performance
• Oil leaks around the cylinder head

Installing a complete OEM gasket kit helps ensure a proper seal, reliable engine performance, and reduces the chance of repeat repairs caused by reusing old gaskets.

Additional Notes

This genuine Kohler OEM Head Gasket Kit includes the primary sealing gaskets required when removing the cylinder head on select Kohler Command Single-Cylinder engines. It is an excellent choice for head gasket replacement or hydraulic valve lifter service, providing factory-quality fit, performance, and durability. Always torque fasteners to Kohler specifications and verify compatibility using your engine model, specification number, and serial number before ordering.