What is the compressed thickness of this head gasket?

This Cometic head gasket has a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches. This measurement is important for maintaining proper compression ratios in your engine.

Does this gasket require any sealant?

No, Cometic MLS head gaskets are designed to provide maximum sealing performance without the need for additional sealants. The Viton coating on the outer layers ensures a tight seal on its own.

What types of engine blocks and heads is this gasket compatible with?

This gasket is ideal for use with both aluminum heads to aluminum blocks and aluminum heads to cast iron blocks. The multi-layer steel construction can withstand the shearing forces created by these material combinations.

Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C4596-036
UPC: 191070117092

Cometic Honda K20A2/K20A3/K20Z1/K24A1 .036in MLX Cylinder Head Gasket - 89mm Bore

Name: Cometic Honda K20A2/K20A3/K20Z1/K24A1 .036in MLX Cylinder Head Gasket - 89mm Bore
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-honda-k20a2-k20a3-k20z1-k24a1-036in-mlx-cylinder-head-gas-t14-806269
Price: 146.29 USD
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Fits 2002-2006 Acura RSX. Cometic's Multi-Layer Steel head gasket offers reliable sealing for high-output engines.

Key Features

Fits 2002-2006 Acura RSX, 2003-2006 Honda CR-V, and 2002-2005 Honda Civic.
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction offers increased strength and rebound resistance.
Embossed outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant elastomer, for reliable sealing.
Compressed operating thickness is 0.036 inches.
Features an 89mm bore, suitable for various K-series engine configurations.
Designed for high-output engines and compatible with aluminum heads to aluminum or cast iron blocks.

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Will it fit your car?

Fits these vehicles

Acura RSX 2002-2006
Honda Civic 2002-2005
Honda CR-V 2003-2006

About this part

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 the engine of your 2002-2006 Acura RSX, or a compatible Honda CR-V or Civic from the early 2000s, this gasket is designed to provide a strong seal between your cylinder head and block.

This gasket uses multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives it strength and helps it resist corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle tough sealing jobs and works well with different block and head materials, like aluminum and cast iron. It has a compressed thickness of 0.036 inches and an 89mm bore, making it suitable for many high-output K-series engines. Because it's an MLS gasket, it doesn't require any additional sealants, simplifying installation.