Athena 1981 Maico 2T 490 Cylinder Head Gasket

This is the Athena cylinder head gasket for your 1981 Maico 2T 490. It's a critical part that seals the combustion chamber, preventing leaks of gases and coolant between the engine block and the cylinder head. A well-made gasket is essential for maintaining proper engine compression and preventing overheating.

Athena puts its head gaskets through careful checks during design and testing to make sure they hold up. They can be made using different materials, like metal and rubber combinations, or multilayer steel with special coatings. Using a well-built gasket is the first step to a reliable engine.