Cometic Honda Civic 1.7L D171 76mm .036 inch MLS Head Gasket D17

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is what you get when you need a solid seal for your 2001-2005 Honda Civic with the 1.7L D17 engine. It's built with multiple layers of stainless steel, giving it strength and the ability to rebound, which helps it resist corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle tough sealing jobs and different surface finishes, making it suitable for aluminum heads on either aluminum or cast iron blocks. This gasket has a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches and a 76mm bore, designed to meet the demands of higher output engines without needing extra sealants.

The multi-layer steel construction means this gasket can handle the shearing forces that can occur between different block and head materials. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel, and the thickness can be varied by the manufacturer to meet different requirements. The Viton coating on the outer layers is rated for temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit (250 C), ensuring it holds up in demanding sealing environments.