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Cometic Gasket
Cometic 81-83 Kawasaki KZ 84mm Bore .043 Copper Head Gasket
SKU: C006 C8161
Easy — 1–2 hours
Overview
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Part #: C8161
Requires less clamp load
Vehicle Symptoms
- Engine overheating and loss of coolant
- White smoke from exhaust indicating coolant burn
- Poor engine compression and rough idle
- Oil or coolant mixing visible in radiator or oil
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| Brand | Cometic Gasket |
| Part Number | C006 C8161 |
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