Cometic 2012+ VW/Audi 2.0L 83mm .040 inch MLS Head Gasket

The Cometic 2012+ VW/Audi 2.0L 83mm .040 inch MLS Head Gasket is intended for the verified vehicle applications listed below. Match manufacturer part number C4978-040, exact engine family, bore, thickness, material, sealing surfaces, fasteners, and every product note before ordering.

Key Features

• The Cometic MLS gasket is comprised of three to five layers of stainless steel.
• Cometic uses stainless steel for increased strength, its ability to rebound and resist corrosion.
• The outer layers of the gasket are embossed and coated on both sides with a Viton rubber material designed to meet the demands of a variety of harsh sealing environments, load conditions and surface finishes.
• The Viton coating is heat resistant to 250C or 482F.

Fitment

Specifications

What’s Included

One new Cometic gasket product in the exact configuration and quantity identified by manufacturer part number C4978-040. Fasteners, sealants, fluids, companion gaskets, tools, and related engine components are included only when expressly stated for this exact part number.

About Cometic Gasket

Cometic develops sealing products for automotive and powersports engine applications. Correct selection remains exact-engine, exact-dimension, exact-material, exact-interface, and exact-part-number specific.

Related Cometic Gasket Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this Cometic gasket fit my 2012-2013 Audi A3 Base?
That application is listed, but confirm the exact engine, bore, gasket thickness, material, sealing-surface requirements, and manufacturer part number before ordering.

Can I choose gasket thickness by vehicle alone?
No. Confirm the exact engine build, bore, deck and head condition, installed clearances, compression target, and manufacturer instructions before selecting thickness.

Do the sealing surfaces need preparation?
Yes. Follow the current Cometic and engine-builder requirements for surface finish, flatness, cleanliness, fasteners, torque procedure, and any specified sealant.

Installation Instructions

Follow the current Cometic and engine-manufacturer instructions for this exact part number. Verify surface finish, flatness, cleanliness, orientation, fasteners, torque sequence, torque values, sealant requirements, clearances, and fluid procedures before assembly. Inspect and test the completed repair before full-load operation.