Cometic Ford Duratec 2.3L 92mm Bore .018 inch MLS Head Gasket

When you're rebuilding the top end of your Ford Duratec 2.3L or Mazda L3 MZR engine, a reliable head gasket is crucial for sealing combustion pressure and coolant. This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket from Cometic is built to handle the demands of modern engines, whether you're working with aluminum heads on an aluminum block or aluminum heads on a cast iron block. It's designed to resist the shearing forces that can occur between dissimilar metals.

Cometic constructs this gasket with multiple layers of stainless steel for increased strength and rebound resistance, which also helps prevent 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 with various surface finishes. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied in thickness to meet different requirements; this particular gasket has a compressed operating thickness of .018 inches and a 92mm bore, making it suitable for a range of Ford and Mazda vehicles like the Ford Ranger, Ford Focus, and Mazda 3.

Because it's an MLS design, this gasket doesn't require any additional sealants, simplifying the installation process. It's a well-built component designed for maximum sealing performance in high-output applications.