Genuine Makita cylinder/head gasket — part 965524042. Precision die-cut, fibre‑reinforced sealing gasket designed for Makita/Dolmar two‑stroke chainsaw powerheads; it restores crankcase/cylinder sealing to stop air, fuel and oil leaks and help recover compression for reliable starting and cutting. Supplied as a single replacement gasket and sized to match the original port and bolt pattern for direct fitment — fits in with standard service procedures using basic hand tools.
Example models this gasket is used with (representative, not exhaustive): Makita/Dolmar DCS340, DCS341 and DCS344 series, and related variants such as DCS330S‑30 / DCS330S‑35 and the DCS340‑30 / DCS340‑35. Confirm your model number against the part diagram before installation.
Key details at a glance
- Part number: 965524042 (listed under Makita / Dolmar spare parts).
- Function: cylinder/crankcase sealing (head/base gasket) to maintain compression and prevent leaks.
- Material: fibre‑reinforced composite construction for resistance to heat, fuel and engine oil.
Fits and installation notes: intended as a direct replacement for the original Makita/Dolmar gasket with the same mounting/port layout — replace whenever you remove the cylinder or during engine rebuilds to ensure correct sealing and torque specs per the service manual.
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