Is the DSF073 an exhaust header or the gasket?

Just the gasket — the seal between the cylinder head and the header or manifold flange, not the extractor itself.

Does the DSF073 fit both the Maverick and the Patrol?

It is listed for the Ford Maverick and Nissan Patrol from mid-1980 to late 2001, which share a platform. Confirm your exact engine with the workshop first.

Should I reuse my old gasket?

No — it is a wear item. Renew it whenever the headers come off so the joint seals properly.

DSF073

Redback Header Gasket for Ford Maverick (06/1980 - 09/2001), Nissan Pa

Redback Redback Header Gasket.

BrandRedbackSWD

Category: Extractors and headers

RRP $25.19 AUD

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Redback Header Gasket for Ford Maverick (06/1980 - 09/2001), Nissan Pa product image

Part specs

Vehicle Make: Nissan / Datsun

The Redback DSF073 is a header gasket listed to fit the Ford Maverick and Nissan Patrol built from mid-1980 through to late 2001. It is the seal between the cylinder head and the extractor or manifold flange, not an exhaust system in its own right.

What is a header gasket and what does it do?

A header gasket is the flat seal clamped between the engine’s exhaust port face and the header (extractor) or manifold flange. Its job is to contain hot exhaust gas at the joint so the system stays sealed and quiet, without a leak that whistles or costs sealing pressure. It is a wear item, renewed each time the flanges are unbolted to fit extractors or service the engine. The DSF073 covers that joint on these older four-wheel drives, which share the same platform across the Ford and Nissan badges.

Which vehicles does the DSF073 suit?

It is listed to fit the Ford Maverick and the Nissan Patrol from mid-1980 to late 2001 per the listing — the badge-shared wagon and ute. Because the gasket follows the engine and head, the correct part comes down to your exact port pattern. Confirm the exact build with the workshop before ordering so the gasket matches your head and headers.

Is this part road legal?

A header gasket is a sealing part, not an emissions component, so it does not change a vehicle’s compliance status on its own. It simply seals the joint between the head and the headers or manifold. Whatever system it seals against is what determines legality.

What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits and seals header joints in-house across the Illawarra. We match the gasket to your port face, check the flanges are flat, and torque the joint evenly so it seals first time. At an RRP of $25.19 it is an inexpensive part worth renewing whenever the headers come off. Tell us whether you run the Maverick or Patrol and we’ll confirm the DSF073 suits.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the DSF073 an exhaust header or the gasket?: Just the gasket — the seal between the cylinder head and the header or manifold flange, not the extractor itself.
Does the DSF073 fit both the Maverick and the Patrol?: It is listed for the Ford Maverick and Nissan Patrol from mid-1980 to late 2001, which share a platform. Confirm your exact engine with the workshop first.
Should I reuse my old gasket?: No — it is a wear item. Renew it whenever the headers come off so the joint seals properly.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

Fitment checks near you across 18 Illawarra suburbs, from Oak Flats and Shellharbour to Wollongong and Kiama.Show nearby fitment areasCollapse section

Oak Flats Muffler Men can check this part against supplier specs, part number, image, RRP and vehicle details for customers around Oak Flats, Shellharbour, Wollongong, Dapto, Albion Park, Kiama and the northern suburbs.

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