Cometic Ford 1.6/1.8L CVH .098in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 83mm Bore

If you're rebuilding the top end of your 1981-1985 Ford Escort with the 1.6L or 1.8L CVH engine, a reliable head gasket is crucial. This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket from Cometic is built to handle the demands of these engines, ensuring a solid seal between your cylinder head and engine block.

Cometic constructs this gasket with multiple layers of stainless steel for 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). This combination makes it suitable for sealing between aluminum heads and either aluminum or cast iron blocks, as it can manage the shearing forces that arise from different metals expanding at different rates. The compressed operating thickness is 0.098 inches, and the bore size is 83mm, designed to match your specific engine configuration without needing additional sealants.