Cometic 98-06 VW/Audi 1.8L 20V 82mm .080in MLS Head Gasket

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is what you get when you need a solid seal for your 1.8L 20V engine. It's designed to fit a range of Volkswagen and Audi models from the late 90s to the mid-2000s, including vehicles like the Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Beetle. A head gasket is crucial for keeping your engine's oil and coolant passages separate from the combustion chamber, and this gasket is built to handle the pressure.

What makes this gasket stand out is its construction. It's made from multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives it strength and helps it resist corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit. This combination means it seals well without needing any extra sealants, and it's tough enough for high-output engines, whether you're mating aluminum heads to an aluminum block or to cast iron.

The compressed operating thickness of this gasket is 0.036 inches, and it's made for an 82mm bore. This specific gasket is 0.080 inches thick, which is important to consider when rebuilding or working on the top end of your engine.