Cometic 98-06 VW/Audi 18.L Turbo 82mm .140 inch MLS Head Gasket

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is what you get when you need a solid seal for your high-output 1.8L turbo engine. It's built with multiple layers of stainless steel, giving it strength and the ability to rebound, which helps it resist corrosion. This gasket is designed to handle the demands of engines with aluminum heads and either aluminum or cast iron blocks, as it can manage the shearing forces that can occur between different metals. It's a popular choice for rebuilding or upgrading these VW and Audi engines, fitting a range of vehicles like the Audi A4, VW Golf, and Audi TT.

The outer layers of this gasket are coated on both sides with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482°F (250°C). This coating is tough and designed to work well in harsh sealing environments and on various surface finishes. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses; in this case, it's set to a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches with a bore size of 82mm, and it's specifically sized at .140 inches for this application. Because it's an MLS gasket, it doesn't require any additional sealants, making installation more straightforward.