Cometic Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm .051 inch MLS Head Gasket

Comprised of multiple embossed layers of stainless steel with the outer layers utilizing a Viton rubber coating. Compressed operating thickness is 0.051". Cometic MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) Head Gaskets provide maximum sealing performance for todays high output engines and require no sealants. MLS gaskets are ideal for both aluminum heads to aluminum blocks and aluminum heads to cast iron blocks. They can withstand the shearing force created by the two materials. MLS gaskets have increased strength because they are comprised of multiple layers of stainless steel; which also creates the ability to rebound and resist corrosion. The outer layers are embossed and coated on both sides with Viton (a flour elastomer rubber based material that is heat resistant to 250 C/ 482 F). Viton is designed to meet the demands of a variety of harsh sealing environments, load conditions, and surface finishes. The center or shim layer is uncoated stainless steel, which can be varied to accommodate multiple thickness requirements.

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Year	Make	Model	Submodel
1997-1998	Ford	Contour	Base
1995-1998	Ford	Contour	GL
1995	Ford	Contour	GL Sport
1995-2000	Ford	Contour	LX
1995	Ford	Contour	LX Sport
1998-2000	Ford	Contour	SE
1996	Ford	Contour	Sport
2003	Ford	Escape	Limited
2001-2003	Ford	Escape	XLS
2001-2003	Ford	Escape	XLT
1998-1999	Ford	Escort	LX
1998-1999	Ford	Escort	SE
2000-2003	Ford	Escort	ZX2
1998-1999	Ford	Escort	ZX2 Cool Coupe
1998-1999	Ford	Escort	ZX2 Hot Coupe
1999-2000	Ford	Escort	ZX2 S/R
2002-2003	Ford	Focus	LX
2000-2003	Ford	Focus	SE
2000	Ford	Focus	Sony Limited Edition
2002-2003	Ford	Focus	SVT
2000-2003	Ford	Focus	ZTS
2002-2003	Ford	Focus	ZTW
2000-2003	Ford	Focus	ZX3
2002-2003	Ford	Focus	ZX5
2001-2003	Mazda	Tribute	DX
1999-2002	Mercury	Cougar	Base
1995	Mercury	Mystique	Base
1995-2000	Mercury	Mystique	GS
1995	Mercury	Mystique	GS Spree
1995-1997,1999	Mercury	Mystique	LS
1998	Mercury	Tracer	GS
1998	Mercury	Tracer	LS
1998	Mercury	Tracer	Trio