What is the compressed thickness of this head gasket?

This Cometic head gasket has a compressed operating thickness of 0.098 inches. It is designed with a specific center layer to achieve this measurement for optimal sealing.

Does this head gasket require any sealant?

No, this Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket does not require any additional sealants. The construction and Viton coating are designed to provide a complete seal on their own.

What is Viton and why is it used on this gasket?

Viton is a type of heat-resistant rubber material, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 482°F (250°C). It's used on the outer layers of this gasket to ensure reliable sealing in the harsh conditions found in high-output diesel engines.

Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C5855-080
UPC: 191070444082

Cometic 98-02 Cummins 5.9L 24V Diesel .080in MLX 4.100in Head Gasket

Name: Cometic 98-02 Cummins 5.9L 24V Diesel .080in MLX 4.100in Head Gasket
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-98-02-cummins-5-9l-24v-diesel-080in-mlx-4-100in-head-gask-t14-223005
Price: 279.68 USD
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Fits 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500. Cometic's multi-layer steel head gasket with Viton coating offers improved sealing for high-output diesel engines.

Key Features

Fits 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 3500.
Multi-layer steel construction offers increased strength and corrosion resistance.
Outer layers are coated with heat-resistant Viton rubber for demanding sealing environments.
Designed for use with aluminum heads to aluminum blocks or aluminum heads to cast iron blocks.
Requires no additional sealants for installation.
This gasket has a bore size of 4.100 inches and a compressed thickness of 0.098 inches.

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About this part

Product Details

Cometic Gasket is known for making well-built sealing components, and this Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is a prime example. If you're working on your 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 with the 5.9L 24V Cummins diesel engine, this gasket is designed to handle the demands of that powerplant.

This gasket is built with multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives it increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482°F (250°C) and works well in tough sealing environments. This construction means it can handle the shearing forces between aluminum heads and cast iron blocks without needing any extra sealants. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied in thickness; in this case, it's set to provide a compressed operating thickness of 0.098 inches with a 4.100-inch bore, making it a solid choice for high-output engines.