COMETIC Head Gasket - Standard - VROD - .030" C9896

A proper head gasket is fundamental to engine reliability—it's your first line of defense against combustion chamber leakage, coolant seepage, and compression loss. The COMETIC C9896 delivers proven MLS construction with precision-engineered Load Control Embossments that distribute clamping force evenly across the sealing surface, reducing bore distortion and maximizing ring seal integrity. Built to handle the specific demands of VROD applications, this gasket combines U.S.-made quality with materials engineered for both daily duty and high-heat environments.

• MLS construction
• Stainless steel shim layer
• .030" thickness
• Viton-coated outer layers
• Load Control Embossments
• Reduced bore distortion
• Even torque distribution
• VROD-specific fitment
• Multiple surface finish compatible
• Made in U.S.A.