Cometic Honda Civic 1.7L D171 78mm .027 inch MLS Head Gasket D17

When you're rebuilding the top end of your 2001-2005 Honda Civic with the 1.7L D17 engine, getting the right head gasket is crucial. This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket from Cometic is built to handle the demands of your engine, ensuring a solid seal between the cylinder head and the block. It's designed to work with both aluminum heads and aluminum or cast iron blocks, resisting the shearing forces that can occur between different metals.

What you get here is a well-built gasket made from multiple layers of stainless steel. 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 in tough sealing environments. The center layer is stainless steel and can vary in thickness to meet different requirements; in this case, it's set to a compressed operating thickness of 0.027 inches with a 78mm bore, which is exactly what your D17 engine needs. Because it's an MLS design, it doesn't require any additional sealants, making installation more straightforward.