# Cometic Ford 2.3L 4CYL 3.83in 97mm Bore .075 inch MLS-5 Head Gasket

Comprised of multiple embossed layers of stainless steel with the outer layers utilizing a Viton rubber coating. Compressed operating thickness is 0.075". 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.

-   The embossed outer layers of the gaskets meet the demands of a variety of harsh sealing environments, load conditions, and surface finishes
-   The center or shim layer is an uncoated stainless steel layer which can be varied to accommodate multiple thickness requirements
-   Requires less clamp load creating less bore distortion
-   Conforms load distribution across the sealing area
-   Embossed Outer Layers Coated w/Viton

This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

1986-1987

Ford

Aerostar

Base

1986-1987

Ford

Aerostar

XL

1986-1987

Ford

Aerostar

XLT

1977-1982

Ford

Courier

Base

1979-1982

Ford

Courier

XLT

1978-1982

Ford

Fairmont

Base

1978-1983

Ford

Fairmont

Futura

1981,1983

Ford

Fairmont

S

1981-1982

Ford

Granada

GL

1981-1982

Ford

Granada

GLX

1981-1982

Ford

Granada

L

1983-1986

Ford

LTD

Base

1983-1986

Ford

LTD

Brougham

1979-1981

Ford

Mustang

Base

1979-1981

Ford

Mustang

Ghia

1982-1983

Ford

Mustang

GL

1982-1983

Ford

Mustang

GLX

1984

Ford

Mustang

GT

1984

Ford

Mustang

GT-350 20th Anniversary

1982-1984

Ford

Mustang

L

1984-1993

Ford

Mustang

LX

1984-1986

Ford

Mustang

SVO

1983

Ford

Mustang

Turbo GT

1974

Ford

Mustang II

2+2

1974-1978

Ford

Mustang II

Base

1974-1978

Ford

Mustang II

Ghia

1974

Ford

Mustang II

Mach 1

1974-1980

Ford

Pinto

Base

1976-1980

Ford

Pinto

Pony

1976-1980

Ford

Pinto

Squire

1983,1985-1986

Ford

Ranger

Base

1987-1992

Ford

Ranger

Custom

1984,1986,1988-1992

Ford

Ranger

S

1990

Ford

Ranger

S Plus

1993-1997

Ford

Ranger

Splash

1991-1993,1997

Ford

Ranger

Sport

1986-1990,1993-1995

Ford

Ranger

STX

1983-1986,1993-1997

Ford

Ranger

XL

1995

Ford

Ranger

XL Sport

1983-1985

Ford

Ranger

XLS

1983-1997,2001

Ford

Ranger

XLT

1983-1988

Ford

Thunderbird

Turbo

1979-1980

Mercury

Capri

Ghia

1983-1986

Mercury

Marquis

Base

## Details

- **Price:** 163.72 CAD
- **Vendor:** Cometic Gasket
- **Type:** Head Gaskets

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 163.72 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-06-26