A Shipping Cover Gasket is a seal that fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. These gaskets use compression to provide a tight, leak-free seal between the engine parts and the shipping cover that secures the opening in the engine.Attributes:• Provided with 2 mounting holes to fit the fastener of size 3/8"• Absorbs vibrations and shocks that occur during operation to reduce the risk of damage to the mating surfacesApplications:A Shipping Cover Gasket is used for the shipping covers in the Front Housing and Manifold of the engine to provide a secured seal and prevent the ingress of contaminants.