Cometic 94-97 Mazda Miata 1.8L 85mm MLS .030in Head Gasket

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is built with embossed outer layers coated in Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle up to 482°F. It's designed for an 85mm bore and has a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches, with an initial thickness of 0.030 inches, making it a solid option for rebuilding or replacing the head gasket on your 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, or the 1994 Mazda 323, or 1994-1997/1999-2000 Mazda Miata. MLS gaskets are well-built with multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives them strength and resistance to corrosion, and they can handle the shearing forces between aluminum and cast iron blocks without needing additional sealants.

The stainless steel construction allows these gaskets to rebound and resist corrosion, while the Viton coating on the outer layers is chosen for its ability to handle tough sealing environments, varying loads, and different surface finishes. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses, like the 0.030 inch specification on this particular gasket. This design makes them suitable for both aluminum-to-aluminum and aluminum-to-cast iron head and block combinations.