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Cometic Gasket

Cometic GM LS1 SB 4.160 inch Bore .070 inch MLS Head Gasket

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SKU: C006 C5318-070

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Overview

The Cometic C5318-070 is a Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket designed for GM LS Gen-3/4 Small Block V8 engines. It features a .070 inch compressed thickness and a 4.160 inch round bore size for precise fitment.

Its MLS construction provides a strong base material compared to standard gaskets.
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Part #: C5318-070

The HP shim technology increases clampload around the combustion chamber, thereby increasing the sealability of the head gasket around the open deck block.

GM LS1/LS2/LS3/LS6 Gen-3/4 Small Block V8 .070in. MLS Cylinder Head Gasket | 4.160in. Bore

This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Vehicle Symptoms
  • Coolant loss without visible leaks
  • Engine overheating under load
  • White smoke from exhaust at startup
  • Rough idle or misfire after warm-up
  • Oil in coolant or coolant in oil
Diagnostic Codes
  • P0300 – Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected
  • P0301 – Cylinder 1 misfire detected
  • P0302 – Cylinder 2 misfire detected
  • P0303 – Cylinder 3 misfire detected
  • P0304 – Cylinder 4 misfire detected
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BrandCometic Gasket
Part NumberC006 C5318-070

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