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

No, this Cometic MLS head gasket is designed to provide maximum sealing performance without the need for additional sealants. The embossed outer layers coated with Viton ensure a tight seal on their own.

What is the compressed thickness of this head gasket?

The compressed operating thickness of this Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is 0.098 inches. This is achieved through the specific layering and embossing of the stainless steel components.

What makes Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets better for high-output engines?

MLS gaskets are made of multiple stainless steel layers, which increases their strength and ability to rebound. This construction helps them withstand the shearing forces between different metal types and resist corrosion, making them ideal for engines that produce more power.

Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C5855-056

Cometic Gasket Cummins 5.9L ISB .056in MLX Cylinder Head Gasket 4.100in Bore

Name: Cometic Gasket Cummins 5.9L ISB .056in MLX Cylinder Head Gasket 4.100in Bore
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-gasket-cummins-5-9l-isb-056in-mlx-cylinder-head-gasket-4--t14-712766
Price: 244.94 USD
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Fits 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500. Cometic Gasket's multi-layer steel head gasket for Cummins 5.9L ISB engines, offering improved sealing.

Key Features

Fits 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 3500.
Cometic Gasket's Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction offers increased strength and corrosion resistance.
Outer layers are embossed and coated with Viton, a heat-resistant elastomer rated up to 482°F.
Designed for aluminum heads to aluminum blocks or aluminum heads to cast iron blocks.
Requires no additional sealants for installation.
This gasket has a 4.100 inch bore size and a compressed thickness of 0.098 inches.

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Product Details

Cometic Gasket is known for making well-built sealing components, and this Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is a prime example. If you're working on your 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 with a Cummins 5.9L ISB engine, this gasket is designed to handle the demands of that powerplant. It's built to provide a strong seal between your cylinder head and engine block, which is crucial for keeping combustion pressures contained and preventing coolant and oil from mixing.

This gasket uses multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives it increased strength and the ability to rebound, helping 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 coating, along with the embossed layers, ensures a tight seal even with aluminum heads on cast iron blocks, and it means you don't need to use any extra sealants during installation. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses, with this particular gasket having a compressed thickness of 0.098 inches and a bore size of 4.100 inches.