Camshaft Cover Gasket Set. Porsche 965 Turbo / 964 Turbo  ›  96410590201

OE Match camshaft-cover sealing kit for Porsche 965 Turbo / 964 Turbo applications. Gaskets and fastening hardware are included for cover resealing during leak repairs or engine work.

Fits

• Porsche 965 TURBO 1989-93
  
  

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering. Confirm the engine code and original reference, as the supplied diagram identifies this set for M64.50.

Included in this kit

2 x gasket
1 x gasket
6 x gasket
4 x hex head bolt
34 x lock nut
2 x hex head bolt
4 x washer

What This Product Does

The gaskets seal the joints around the camshaft covers, helping retain engine oil within the assembly. This set is intended for gasket renewal; replacement covers are not listed among its contents.

Functions

• Provides replacement sealing components for camshaft-cover joints.
• Helps address oil seepage where existing gaskets have deteriorated.
• Supplies fastening hardware alongside the gaskets for reassembly.
  
  

Technical Details

• Brand: OE Match; supplied part reference: 96410590201.
• Internal diagram description: valve-cover gasket set; engine application: M64.50.

Symptoms of Fault

• Fresh oil appearing along cover joints or near securing points.
• Oily deposits around the covers and adjacent engine surfaces.
• A burning-oil odour or smoke where escaping oil reaches hot components.
• Continued seepage after gasket renewal, which may indicate a damaged or distorted cover.
  
  

Why Replacement Matters

Age and repeated heating can leave gaskets hardened or unable to seal effectively. Renewing a leaking gasket helps limit external oil loss and makes subsequent leak checks clearer. Establish the source first: oil from nearby components can spread across the same area.

Inspect each cover and its mating surface before fitting. A new gasket cannot compensate for cracking, distortion or damaged sealing faces. Follow the vehicle-specific fitting procedure rather than attempting to cure seepage by applying extra bolt torque.

FAQs

Does the set include hardware?
Yes. The supplied contents specify hex-head bolts, lock nuts and washers in addition to the gaskets. Compare these quantities with the work planned.

What should be inspected during replacement?
Check cover condition, sealing faces, fixings and the engine breather system. These can affect sealing and should be assessed before reassembly.

Does a cover leak mean the engine needs rebuilding?
Not necessarily. An external gasket leak may require a localised repair; diagnosis should establish whether other work is needed.