Cometic Toyota 5VZ-FE .098in MLS Cylinder Head Gasket - 98mm Bore - LHS

When you're rebuilding the top end of your 1995-2003 Toyota Tacoma, you need a head gasket that can handle the heat and pressure. This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket from Cometic is built for just that. It's designed to provide a strong seal between your cylinder head and engine block, crucial for keeping combustion gases contained and coolant and oil where they belong.

This gasket is constructed from multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives it increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material capable of withstanding temperatures up to 482°F (250°C). This coating helps ensure a reliable seal even under demanding conditions, and the gasket requires no additional sealants. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel and can be varied to achieve different compressed thicknesses; this particular gasket has a compressed operating thickness of .051 inches and a bore size of 98mm, making it suitable for the 5VZ-FE engine.

This Cometic MLS head gasket is a solid option for both aluminum heads on aluminum blocks and aluminum heads on cast iron blocks, as it can manage the shearing forces that can occur between dissimilar metals. It's a well-built component designed to help you get your engine back on the road reliably.