The Exhaust Systems Australia HOLDEN-RODEO-3-2L-6VD1-3-5L-6VE1-V6-PETROL-ARMALITE-CEMJO-HEADER-GASKET-2 is an Armalite Cemjo header gasket listed to fit the Holden Rodeo with the 3.2L 6VD1 and 3.5L 6VE1 V6 petrol engines.
What does a header gasket do?
A header gasket seals the joint between the cylinder head's exhaust ports and the extractor or manifold flange. It has to keep that seal through repeated heat cycling without blowing out, which is why a purpose-made Armalite Cemjo type is used rather than a generic shim. This is a fitment and service part — its job is to stop exhaust leaks at the head, not to change how the engine performs.
Will it suit my Rodeo?
It's listed to fit the Holden Rodeo running the 3.2L 6VD1 or 3.5L 6VE1 V6 petrol. Those are specific engine codes, but because gasket fitment hinges on an exact port match, it's worth confirming your particular head and manifold arrangement with the workshop before ordering.
When would I need one?
A header gasket is replaced whenever the extractors or manifold come off these V6s — during an extractor fit, a head job, or to cure a blowing leak at the port face. Reusing an old gasket after the joint has been disturbed is a common reason a leak comes back, so a fresh one is cheap insurance on a part that's already exposed.
What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?
Oak Flats Muffler Men fits header gaskets like this as part of extractor and manifold work across the Illawarra. We clean the mating faces, check the flange is true and torque the fasteners evenly so the seal holds. At a recommended retail of $20.50 it's typically fitted alongside a larger job. Send your Rodeo details and we'll confirm it suits your V6.
Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.
Common questions
Which engines does it cover?
It's listed for the Holden Rodeo 3.2L 6VD1 and 3.5L 6VE1 V6 petrol engines.
Is it a performance upgrade?
No. It's a header gasket — a sealing part fitted when the extractors or manifold come off.
Can you fit it?
Yes — we fit it as part of extractor or manifold work at our Illawarra workshop and confirm it matches your engine first.
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.
Send the vehicle make, model, year, engine, current issue, desired sound or performance goal, and clear photos of the existing exhaust where available.