Cometic Honda K20A1/A2/A3 89mm Bore .032 inch MLX Head Gasket

The Cometic Honda K20A1/A2/A3 89mm Bore .032 inch MLX Head Gasket is intended for the verified vehicle applications listed below. Match manufacturer part number C4596-032, exact engine family, bore, thickness, material, sealing surfaces, fasteners, and every product note before ordering.

Key Features

• Engineering: With a compressed thickness of.032″ and an 89mm bore, this gasket is tailored for precise fitment and optimal performance in high-performance builds.
• Multi-Layer Construction: Composed of multiple embossed layers of premium stainless steel, the gasket offers increased strength, corrosion resistance, and the ability to rebound under thermal stress, outperforming traditional gaskets.
• Material: Multi-Layer Stainless Steel with Viton rubber coating.
• Sealing Performance: The MLX design incorporates an integrated stopper layer, providing exceptional combustion chamber sealing and improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion. This ensures a leak-free seal even under extreme boost and high-compression conditions.
• High-Output Engines: Specifically designed for Honda/Acura K20A1, K20A2, K20A3, and K24A engines, this gasket is ideal for both aluminum heads to aluminum blocks and aluminum heads to cast iron blocks, withstanding the shearing forces created by dissimilar materials.
• Compressed Thickness:.032 inches (0.81mm).

Fitment

Specifications

What’s Included

One new Cometic gasket product in the exact configuration and quantity identified by manufacturer part number C4596-032. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this Cometic gasket fit my 2002-2006 Acura RSX 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.