Cometic Volkswagen 2.0L 16v TFSI 83.5mm .120 inch MLS Head Gasket

This Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is built with multiple embossed stainless steel layers, featuring an outer coating of Viton rubber on both sides. The Viton coating is heat resistant up to 482°F (250°C) and handles tough sealing environments, load conditions, and various surface finishes, making it ideal for high-output engines. The center layer is uncoated stainless steel, allowing for precise thickness control, and this particular gasket has a compressed operating thickness of 0.036 inches and a bore size of 83.5mm, designed for the Volkswagen 2.0L 16v TFSI EA113 engine.

MLS gaskets are well-suited for sealing aluminum heads to aluminum blocks or aluminum heads to cast iron blocks, as they can manage the shearing forces that arise between dissimilar metals. The multiple stainless steel layers provide increased strength and the ability to rebound, while also resisting corrosion. Because of their construction, these gaskets do not require additional sealants, simplifying installation. This gasket is a solid option for many Audi and Volkswagen models from the mid-2000s, including the Audi A3 and Volkswagen GTI.