GC160LAX Honda Engine - Overview

This air cleaner element, also known as an air filter, is found in your lawn equipment. Typically housed in a rectangular container, it is located near the air intake area or carburetor of your machine. It keeps dust, dirt, and debris from entering the combustion chamber. If it is clogged, the restricted airflow will make the engine misfi...Read morere or run poorly, and potentially cause an engine failure. To replace the element, you will need to remove its housing cover by unscrewing or unclipping it. This OEM-certified filter is sold individually.

This is a genuine Honda replacement part, it is sold individually. The Honda Insulator Gasket is installed between the Cylinder housing and the Carburetor Insulator ( Or Heat Dam). Its purpose is to create a seal so that air cannot enter the cylinder causing the engine to operate poorly. It also keeps other debris from entering the engine...Read more and damaging it. If this part becomes cracked or worn it should be replaced ASAP.

This genuine item is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Honda engines commonly installed on a variety of lawn and garden equipment. It is the main cover for the cylinder assembly. The part helps to protect the internal components from dust and other contaminants. If your cover is damaged or is missing,...Read more this will provide an identical replacement for the original component that was installed on a new unit. This high-quality head cover is made of durable metal and is sold individually. Note, the hardware to secure it is sold separately. You will need a wrench to perform this repair.

This is an OEM spark plug designed for engines to ignite the air-fuel mix inside the combustion chamber. This plug is white and silver and made of metal and ceramic materials. Over time the spark plug can become fouled due to a range of reasons including a poor air-to-fuel ratio worn piston rings carbon-build-up and general wear and tear....Read more You can clean a lightly worn spark plug with fine sandpaper and carb cleaner and re-install but generally you are going to have to replace this part often and it is better to replace a fouled plug than try to clean it. If your spark plug is in bad condition you may experience a missed start or a no-start situation. If the engine has 2 or more cylinders you can pull the spark plug wire off to see if the RPMs are dropping due to a miss. On a single cylinder a malfunctioning spark plug is more likely to cause a no-start issue. When replacing the spark plug be sure you torque to the manufacturer specs. Most customers found this repair easy you will just need a spark plug socket.

This is an exhaust valve rocker arm used for small engines and equipment like pressure washers. Rocker arms transmit motion from a camshaft to valves, controlling valve timing and duration. If your engine struggles to start, misfires, or will not start, inspect the rocker arm(s) for excess play, wear, or bending due to high temperatures. ...Read moreTo replace it, disconnect the spark plug and/or starting coil, remove the valve cover, and locate the rocker arm(s). Rotate the camshaft until pistons are up and rocker arms are loose. Slide out the pin, remove the old rocker arm, and install the new one with its pin. Tighten the adjustment screw to the manufacturer specifications, reinstall the spark plug, replace valve cover sealant, and reattach the cover.

This item is an authentic Honda replacement part and has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with small engines. The seal is used to prevent oil from leaking from between the crankcase and the crankshaft. The oil seal is available as an individual replacement part.

This metal washer is compatible with several different makes and types of small engine equipment, and is a genuine OEM part. Used to evenly distribute pressure on the oil drain from the drain bolt, this washer has a 19mm/.75-inch outer-diameter and 12mm/.5-inch inner-diameter and is sold individually without the drain bolt, which is sold ...Read moreseparately. It is, however, recommended that if you replace this washer, you replace the drain bolt as well.

This is an authentic manufacturer sourced replacement part designed for use with small Honda engines. This carburetor gasket provides an air tight seal between the carburetor and the bowl. Over time gaskets tend to deteriorate and would need to be replaced. This set includes two (2) rubber material gaskets. You would need a wrench set to complete this repair.

This is an authentic Honda replacement part, sourced from the original manufacturer for use with small engines. The special hex head bolt is commonly used to secure the ignition module assembly. This flanged bolt is available as an individual replacement part, please see illustrated part list for associative parts.

This is an authentic Honda replacement part that has been OEM sourced to ensure a high-level of quality. The timing belt is intended to be used with small engines. This used to link the crankshaft and the camshaft pulley to ensure the two parts rotate in unison. This item is available as an individual replacement part. A socket ratchet se...Read moret, wrench set, torque wrench, flat-head screwdriver, small nose pliers, tubing clamps are some tools that may be needed to install the belt.