Cometic Lotus 4cyl 87mm .040 inch MLS Head Gasket

If you're working on a 1962-1975 Lotus Elan, this Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is built to handle the demands of your 4-cylinder engine. It's specifically designed for an 87mm bore and has a compressed thickness of 0.040 inches, ensuring a precise fit and proper compression for your engine's top end.

This gasket uses multiple layers of stainless steel for increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482°F (250°C). This advanced coating helps create a strong seal against both aluminum and cast iron engine blocks, even under high output conditions, and it doesn't require any additional sealants for installation.

The center layer is also stainless steel, and Cometic varies this layer to achieve different gasket thicknesses. This particular gasket is the 0.040 inch version, which is a common specification for many applications, including the Ford Pre-Crossflow/Crossflow OHV Kent, Cosworth BD Series, and Lotus Twin Cam engines.