{"product_id":"mercury-a-exh-rise-gsk-endcap-gm-3hole-8m0162538","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Exhaust End Cap Riser Gasket | Crusader \u0026 Mallory Replacement | Marine-Grade Sealing Component | 8M0162538","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Exhaust End Cap Riser Gasket | Crusader \u0026amp; Mallory Replacement | Marine-Grade Sealing Component | 8M0162538\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThere’s a certain peace that comes from maintaining your inboard engine with the right parts — the quiet satisfaction of tightening everything down, knowing the seals are clean, the components are sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your boat is ready for another honest day on the water. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part number 8M0162538\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Exhaust End Cap Riser Gasket is one of those often-overlooked parts that carries more responsibility than its size suggests. When you replace a riser gasket with a proper OEM-quality component, you restore the confidence that your cooling system and exhaust flow are working \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e as they should. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003et’s a small change that pays off every time you crank the engine and hear it settle into that familiar, steady rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplacement exhaust end cap riser gasket designed for inboard marine engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplaces Crusader part number 96108 and Mallory part number 9-65400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eManufactured to strict OEM specifications for proper sealing and durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003euilt to withstand heat, moisture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e pressure inside marine exhaust systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for long service life in demanding boating conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits inboard engine systems requiring Crusader 96108 or Mallory 9-65400 gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommon on cruisers, cabin boats, offshore sport-fishing boats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e classic inboard setups\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater inboard applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for boaters performing riser, manifold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e exhaust system maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eExhaust riser gaskets do a lot of heavy lifting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey help keep exhaust gases contained, ensure proper water flow through the cooling system \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e protect the engine from leaks that can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eturn into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e expensive repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When a gasket starts to fail, the symptoms show up slowly — a faint exhaust smell, uneven cooling, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003emoisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e where it shouldn’t be. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReplacing it with a Quicksilver gasket ensures your system \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egoes back to feeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e tight, smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe moment you install this gasket, you’ll feel how well it seats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe material compresses exactly the way a marine gasket should, creating a uniform seal that stands up to vibration, pressure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecycle of heating and cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your exhaust system goes through every trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Once installed, your engine runs steadier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCooling passages flow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e they should, and exhaust leaves the system cleanly without restriction or backflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eUnlike cheap aftermarket versions, this gasket \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis engineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for long-term reliability. It won’t swell, crack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e crumble prematurely. It resists moisture, salt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e heat — all the things that punish marine components year after year. It’s the kind of part you install once and don’t think about again for a long time, which is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e how a good gasket should behave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen it comes to exhaust and cooling systems, shortcuts are never worth it. OEM gaskets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to fit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, seal exactly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e last exactly as long as the manufacturer intended. Aftermarket versions might be cheaper upfront, but inconsistencies in thickness or material quality can lead to misalignment, leaks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e early failure. Quicksilver parts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to meet Mercury’s demanding standards, ensuring you get the durability and peace of mind that only true OEM components provide. Ask any seasoned boater — exhaust parts are not the place to gamble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the 8M0162538 gasket fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It replaces Crusader 96108 and Mallory 9-65400 and fits inboard systems requiring those specific gasket dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this OEM gasket better than aftermarket choices?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Superior material quality, tighter tolerances \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e long-lasting reliability under heat and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I confirm this is the correct gasket for my engine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your service manual. If your system uses Crusader 96108 or Mallory 9-65400, this is the correct replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this gasket be used in saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes — it’s engineered to withstand harsh marine environments in both water types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward for most boaters?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. If you’ve handled riser or manifold service before, you’ll find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e gasket fits cleanly and securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940781379875,"sku":"27-8M0162538","price":7.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8M0162538_04.jpg?v=1761164886","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-a-exh-rise-gsk-endcap-gm-3hole-8m0162538","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}