Overview
The Crown Automotive Intake Manifold Side Gasket, part number 53006625, is a replacement gasket for the intake to cylinder head joint on 5.2L or 5.9L V8 engines. Two are required per engine. The manufacturer fitment list names the 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ).
Crown Automotive has made and distributed replacement Jeep parts for over 50 years. Its catalog includes over 8,000 part numbers, including many factory-discontinued items.
Key features
- Replacement side gasket for the intake to cylinder head joint
- Designed for 5.2L or 5.9L V8 engines
- Two required per engine
- Part of Crown’s replacement Jeep parts line
Sealing the intake joint
Intake side gaskets sit where the intake manifold meets the cylinder head and seal the passages that carry air and coolant between them. A leak at this joint can show up as a rough idle, a vacuum drop, or fluid tracks along the side of the engine. Because the joint goes through repeated heat cycles, the gasket material gradually hardens and loses its seal, which is why older gaskets are commonly replaced any time the intake comes off.
Preparation matters as much as the gasket itself. Remove all old sealant and gasket residue from both mating faces, and check the surfaces for nicks or warping before fitting new material. Clean the threads and bolt holes so fasteners seat correctly. Tighten the intake bolts in the sequence the service manual gives, working in stages rather than pulling one side down first.
- Replace both side gaskets at the same time
- Inspect the head and intake faces for scoring
- Use new hardware if bolts are stretched or corroded
- Recheck bolt tightness after the first heat cycle
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53006625 |
| UPC | 848399017854 |
| Location | Intake to cylinder head |
| Engine | 5.2L or 5.9L V8 |
| Quantity required | 2 |
| Fitment label | Universal Fit |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list names 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) models, including the 5.9 Limited, Base, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE and TSi trims. The product is also labeled universal fit, but the vehicle list is limited to the ZJ.
It fits 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) models, including the Base, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE, TSi and 5.9 Limited trims. Its coverage is limited to the 1993–1998 ZJ range, so confirm fit for other Jeep models before ordering.
Installation notes
Two gaskets are needed for each engine, so count them before starting work on the intake.
What’s included
Two gaskets are needed per engine. Count the gaskets against your installation before starting work on the intake.
