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Cometic 2012+ VW/Audi 2.0L 83mm .040 inch MLS Head Gasket - Cometic Gasket CGSC4978-040
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Cometic 2012+ VW/Audi 2.0L 83mm .040 inch MLS Head Gasket

CGSC4978-040
191070438425
Head Gaskets
1 Units In Stock
$ 107.24 $ 87.77
$ 87.77

The Cometic 2012+ VW/Audi 2.0L 83mm .040 inch MLS Head Gasket is intended for the verified vehicle applications listed below. Match manufacturer part number C4978-040, exact engine family, bore, thickness, material, sealing surfaces, fasteners, and every product note before ordering.

Key Features

  • The Cometic MLS gasket is comprised of three to five layers of stainless steel.
  • Cometic uses stainless steel for increased strength, its ability to rebound and resist corrosion.
  • The outer layers of the gasket are embossed and coated on both sides with a Viton rubber material designed to meet the demands of a variety of harsh sealing environments, load conditions and surface finishes.
  • The Viton coating is heat resistant to 250°C or 482°F.

Fitment

Years Make Model Application
2012-2013 Audi A3 Base
2017-2018 Audi A3 Premium
2017-2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus
2017-2018 Audi A3 Prestige
2012-2013 Audi A3 Quattro Base
2015-2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium
2015-2018 Audi A3 Quattro Premium Plus
2015-2018 Audi A3 Quattro Prestige
2012-2018 Audi Q5 Premium
2012-2018 Audi Q5 Premium Plus
2018 Audi Q5 Prestige
2014-2018 Audi TT Quattro Base
2012-2013 Audi TT Quattro Premium Plus
2012-2013 Audi TT Quattro Prestige
2012-2018 Audi TTS Quattro Base
2015-2018 Audi A4 Quattro Premium
2015-2018 Audi A4 Quattro Premium Plus
2015 Audi A4 Quattro Prestige
2017-2018 Audi A4 Quattro Prestige
2012-2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet
2012-2014 Audi A5 Quattro Base
2012-2014 Audi A5 Quattro Cabriolet
2015-2018 Audi A4 Premium
2015-2018 Audi A4 Premium Plus
2015 Audi A4 Prestige
2017-2018 Audi A4 Prestige
2017-2018 Audi A4 allroad Premium
2017-2018 Audi A4 allroad Premium Plus
2017-2018 Audi A4 allroad Prestige
2012 Audi A4 Quattro Avant
2018-2019 Audi A5 Quattro Premium
2015-2016 Audi A5 Quattro Premium Plus
2018-2019 Audi A5 Quattro Premium Plus
2015 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige
2018-2019 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige
2017 Audi A5 Quattro Sport
2018-2019 Audi A5 Sportback Premium
2018-2019 Audi A5 Sportback Prestige
2017-2018 Audi Q3 Premium
2015-2018 Audi Q3 Premium Plus
2015-2017 Audi Q3 Prestige
2017-2018 Audi Q3 Quattro Premium
2015-2018 Audi Q3 Quattro Premium Plus
2015-2017 Audi Q3 Quattro Prestige

Specifications

Manufacturer Cometic Gasket
Manufacturer Part Number C4978-040
Product Type Head Gaskets
Fitment Type Vehicle specific, verify engine configuration

What's Included

One new Cometic gasket product in the exact configuration and quantity identified by manufacturer part number C4978-040. 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 2012-2013 Audi A3 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.

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