What is the compressed thickness of this head gasket?

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel head gasket has a compressed operating thickness of 0.098 inches. This ensures a precise fit and proper compression for your engine.

Do I need to use any sealant with this head gasket?

No, this Cometic MLS head gasket is designed to provide maximum sealing performance without the need for additional sealants. The Viton rubber coating on the outer layers creates a reliable seal on its own.

What is the bore size of this gasket?

This gasket features an 83mm bore size, which is specifically suited for the 1.6L and 1.8L CVH engines found in the 1981-1985 Ford Escort and 1982-1985 Ford EXP.

Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C5756-140
UPC: 191070139353

Cometic Ford 1.6/1.8L CVH .140in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 83mm Bore

Name: Cometic Ford 1.6/1.8L CVH .140in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 83mm Bore
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-ford-1-6-1-8l-cvh-140in-mls-cylinder-head-gasket-83mm-bor-t14-807859
Price: 250.36 USD
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Fits 1981-1985 Ford Escort. Cometic Multi-Layer Steel head gasket with Viton coating for a reliable seal.

Key Features

Fits 1981-1985 Ford Escort and 1982-1985 Ford EXP.
Multi-layer steel construction offers increased strength and corrosion resistance.
Outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant elastomer, for a reliable seal without sealants.
Designed to work with aluminum heads to aluminum blocks and aluminum heads to cast iron blocks.
Features an 83mm bore size for the 1.6L and 1.8L CVH engines.
Compressed operating thickness is 0.098 inches.

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Will it fit your car?

Fits these vehicles

Ford Escort 1981-1985
Ford EXP 1982-1985

About this part

Product Details

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

Cometic's MLS design uses 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 high temperatures and harsh sealing environments without needing additional sealants. This construction makes it suitable for use with both aluminum and cast iron engine blocks, and it's designed to withstand the forces created when different metals are used together. The center layer can be varied to achieve different thicknesses, and this particular gasket has a compressed operating thickness of 0.098 inches, with an 83mm bore size, making it a precise fit for your Escort's engine.