Cylinder Head Gasket

MLX Gaskets utilize an integrated "stopper" layer for combustion chamber sealing

Additional Information

Volkswagen 1.8/2.0L 16v TFSI EA888 .036in. MLX Cylinder Head Gasket; 83mm Bore; With Valvelift

Part Type

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Product Overview

Cometic is dedicated to customer satisfaction and provides quality products, delivered on time at a competitive price, designed for each customer's specific application. Cometic is an industry leader in manufacturing processes and committed to pairing the highest possible quality materials with knowledgeable personnel. Cometic is also dedicated to continually improving all areas of its operations through employee development and involvement, as well as continual and comprehensive reviews of customer feedback. To ensure superior performance across a wide variety of engine types and sizes, Cometic manufactures gaskets from a comprehensive range of materials. Whether the situation calls for the latest in advanced technology like the MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) Gasket, or a synthetic blend such as Aramid Fiber, Cometic finds a solution. Cometic stays on the forefront of gasket design technology by utilizing in-house dynamometers and engine assembly rooms to bring its distributors, retailers and ultimately the end-user, the most reliable gaskets available today. Cometic combines advanced materials with the most current manufacturing processes to provide custom-tailored solutions to meet the needs of each individual customer. Engineers analyze the environment in which the gasket will perform, select the proper material, and apply the appropriate technology to offer the best-performing gaskets available in today's ever-changing marketplace. Cometic gaskets are the industry standard for championship-winning teams across multiple disciplines of both professional and amateur motorsports.

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• Embossed Outer Layers Coated w/Viton
• Improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion

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Reference Information

Head Gasket

The leak stops here! Cometic MLX head gaskets feature a unique integrated "stopper" layer for optimum combustion chamber sealing and improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion. The MLX head gaskets, like their MLS counterparts, are multi-layer stainless steel for increased strength—and require no sealants or re-torquing. Dozens of models are available; order the MLX head gaskets designed to maximize your engine's power and performance.