Ducati 748 996 Cylinder Base Gasket 0.4mm 78610571A

About this Ducati Ducati 748 996 Cylinder Base Gasket 0.4mm 78610571A

Designed for engine overhauls, cylinder rebuilds, and routine top-end servicing on iconic Italian Desmoquattro Superbikes, the official Ducati Cylinder Base Gasket (Part Number: 78610571A) restores essential compression integrity and oil-tight sealing at the barrel-to-crankcase junction. Degraded, aged, or reused base gaskets lead to oil weeping around the cylinder studs, loss of crankcase vacuum, and incorrect squish dimensions, which can degrade combustion efficiency and engine performance. At On Yer Bike, located just outside Aylesbury, we supply genuine Ducati OEM engine components and service parts to keep classic Superbikes performing at factory standards.

Manufactured to Ducati’s strict original equipment specifications with a precise 0.4mm thickness, this factory metal gasket guarantees exact cylinder stack height and maintains critical piston-to-cylinder head clearance and valve timing alignment. Engineered to endure extreme thermal expansion, high RPM loads, and synthetic engine oil exposure, it prevents oil migration and seals internal passages securely. Replacing base gaskets whenever the barrels are disturbed is essential practice during top-end maintenance, barrel inspections, or ring replacements.

Notice: Please verify your specific model year, engine casing, and part number (78610571A) prior to purchase; base gaskets should always be replaced as a new unit during cylinder barrel removal.

Authenticity: 100% genuine Ducati official factory OEM engine part (Part No. 78610571A).

Fitment Compatibility: Designed for Ducati 748, 748S, 748R, 996, 996S, and 996 SPS Superbike models.

Specification: Exact 0.4mm thickness to preserve original squish clearance and cam timing geometry.