Cometic Gaskets MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″ (B-Engines 87-01)

Description

The Cometic C4232-030 is a MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″ from Cometic, part number C4232-030, listed for B-Engines 87-01. This page gathers the details from the existing MCG Autostyling listing so you can check the Cometic C4232-030 against your car before you order.

Cometic C4232-030 Details

• Type: MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″
• Part number: C4232-030
• Make: Cometic
• Engine Performance/Dress-Up: Internals (MCG attribute)
• Listed fitment: B-Engines 87-01

What the listing says about the Cometic C4232-030

• Cometic MLS Cylinder Head Gasket C4232-030
• Constructed from multiple layers of stainless steel for strength and excellent rebound characteristics. Outer layers are coated to create a superior corrosive-resistant seal that can withstand extreme cylinder pressures.
• – MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) – Bore: 81.5mm – Thickness: .030″ / 0.76mm

What a MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″ does

A cylinder head or block gasket seals the joint between major engine castings so that combustion pressure, coolant and oil each stay in their own passages. The bore size and compressed thickness printed in the listing name matter: the bore should suit the bore of your block, and the thickness affects the compression ratio and the gap between the valves and pistons once the head is torqued down.

The Cometic C4232-030 is listed under part number C4232-030. Part numbers are the most reliable way to match a replacement, because two parts that look alike can differ in size, connection or mounting. If you have the old part in your hand, compare its markings with the C4232-030 code, and compare the photos on this page with what is on your car.

Choosing the right MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″

Start with the Fitments tab on this page. It lists the makes, models and years that the Cometic C4232-030 is matched to on the MCG Autostyling system. Vehicle specifications can change by market, model year, engine code, body style and trim level, so a car that looks the same from the outside may still need a different part. Check your engine code and chassis code as well as the model name.

If your car has been modified, or has had parts swapped from another model, the part you need may not be the one the factory fitted. In that case, compare the MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″ you are removing with the details and photos on this page before you order. If you are still unsure, contact MCG Autostyling with your vehicle details and registration, and the team can check the Cometic C4232-030 against your car.

Fitting the Cometic C4232-030

When a MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″ is replaced it is normal practice to check the head and block faces for flatness, clean them carefully, and use new head bolts or studs where the engine maker calls for them. Follow the torque sequence and values for your engine, and check any notes in the Cometic or engine maker documentation about surface finish.

Work on a level surface with the car safely supported, and use the correct tools and torque settings for your vehicle. Follow any instructions supplied with the Cometic C4232-030. If you are not confident doing the work yourself, have the part fitted by a qualified mechanic or fitter. When the part arrives, check it against this listing before you start work, and keep the packaging until you are happy that everything is correct.

Cometic C4232-030 questions

Will the Cometic C4232-030 fit my car? Check the Fitments tab and compare part number C4232-030 with the part you are replacing. If they do not match, or your car is not listed, ask before ordering.

What should I quote if I contact MCG Autostyling? Quote part number C4232-030 and the name Cometic Gaskets MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 81.5/.030″ (B-Engines 87-01), along with your vehicle details, so the team can find the right information quickly.

Is there anything else I should replace at the same time? That depends on the job. Fixings, seals and related wear parts are often worth checking while the area is apart. The related parts below are a good place to start.

Related Cometic parts

For related parts, see Cometic Gaskets MLS Exhaust Header Gasket (B-Engines 87-02), Cometic Gaskets MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 75.5/.030″ (D-Engines 91-01) and Cometic Gaskets MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 84.5/.030″ (B20 VTEC Conversion).

Browse the full Cometic range at MCG Autostyling, or use the vehicle filter to find other parts for your car.

Fitments: B-Engines 87-01.