Cometic Subaru EJ22T .070in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 98mm Bore

This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket from Cometic is built with a compressed thickness of 0.036 inches and features a 98mm bore, designed to fit your 1949-1954 Jaguar XK120. It's constructed from multiple embossed layers of stainless steel, with the outer layers coated on both sides with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material rated up to 482°F. This construction is ideal for sealing aluminum heads to either aluminum or cast iron blocks, as it can handle the shearing forces that arise from the different expansion rates of these metals.

The strength of MLS gaskets comes from their layered stainless steel design, which also allows them to rebound and resist corrosion. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different thicknesses, like the 0.070 inches found in this particular gasket. Because of their robust construction and the Viton coating, these gaskets do not require any additional sealants for installation, making the process more straightforward.