What makes this gasket suitable for imperfect sealing surfaces?

This Fel-Pro gasket uses a proprietary nonstick anti-friction coating and precise embossed sealing beads. These features help seal small imperfections on the engine block and cylinder head surfaces, ensuring a reliable seal even if they aren't perfectly flat.

Does this head gasket require retorquing the head bolts?

No, this is a PermaTorque no-retorque design. The steel core construction helps eliminate the need to go back and retighten the head bolts after the engine has been run.

What materials are used in the construction of this gasket?

The gasket features a steel core for strength and durability. It also has a graphite or reinforced fiber facing material, providing a robust sealing surface.

Fel-Pro Ford Taurus 9885 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Specifications

Brand: Fel-Pro
Part #: 9885PT
UPC: 084113100741

Fel-Pro Ford Taurus 9885 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Name: Fel-Pro Ford Taurus 9885 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
Brand: Fel-Pro
Price: 19.56 USD
Availability: InStock

$19.56

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Fel-Pro 9885 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces, this gasket eliminates the need for retorquing head bolts.

Key Features

This product is a Fel-Pro 9885 PT PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket.
It is designed for imperfect sealing surfaces, common in engine repair.
Features a steel core for strength and durability.
Includes a proprietary nonstick anti-friction coating to seal small surface imperfections.
Has precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at vital areas to eliminate leak paths.
This is a no-retorque design, meaning head bolts typically do not require re-tightening.

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Product Details

When you're rebuilding the top end of your engine, a reliable cylinder head gasket is crucial. This Fel-Pro PermaTorque head gasket, part number 9885PT, is built to handle the real-world repair environment. It's designed to seal even when your engine block and cylinder head surfaces aren't perfectly flat, which can happen after a head gasket job.

What you get here is a well-built gasket featuring a steel core for strength and a graphite or reinforced fiber facing. It also has a proprietary nonstick coating that helps seal small imperfections on the sealing surfaces. Plus, the embossed Printoseal beads are placed precisely to prevent leaks. A key benefit of this design is that it's a no-retorque gasket, meaning you typically won't need to go back and tighten the head bolts after the engine has run for a bit, simplifying the job.

This gasket fits a range of vehicles, including models like the Ford Taurus, Ford Probe, and Mercury Sable. It's a solid option for ensuring a strong seal in your engine.