• Cometic Ford 1.6L & 1.8L CHV 83.0mm Bore .036 inch MLS Headgasket
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Cometic Ford 1.6L & 1.8L CHV 83.0mm Bore .036 inch MLS Headgasket

Cometic Ford 1.6L & 1.8L CHV 83.0mm Bore .036 inch MLS Headgasket

Part number: CGSC5756-036

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Listed for: Ford 1.6LFitment notes & questions

Cometic Ford 1.6L & 1.8L CHV 83.0mm Bore .036 inch MLS Headgasket, listed for Ford with the 1.6L engine. The head gasket seals the cylinder head to the block, keeping combustion pressure in the cylinders and coolant and oil in their own passages.

Quick facts

  • Brand: Cometic
  • Part type: Head gasket
  • Listed for: Ford
  • Engine: 1.6L

Listed fitment

  • 1981-1988 Ford Escort GL
  • 1981-1983 Ford Escort GLX
  • 1982-1990 Ford Escort GT
  • 1986-1990 Ford Escort Pony
  • 1998-1999 Ford Escort SE
  • 1996-1997 Ford Escort Sport
  • 1981 Ford Escort SS
  • 1983 Ford EXP GT
  • 1983 Ford EXP HO
  • 1983-1988 Ford EXP Luxury
  • 1986-1987 Ford EXP Sport
  • 1984-1985 Ford EXP Turbo

Good to know

  • Warranty terms: Warranty

Tip: Most head gaskets call for new head bolts and a flat, clean deck surface. Check the head and block before you reassemble.

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About this head gasket for the Ford 1.6L

Head gasket jobs take the top of the engine apart, which is why most people replace the related gaskets and bolts at the same time.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: Ford 1.6L.
  • Engine: the same car can take different parts for each engine option, so check yours.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from Cometic and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

Not sure it fits? Send us your year, make, model, engine and trim and we'll check before you order.

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Parts that usually go with it

  • Head bolts. Many engines use torque-to-yield head bolts that should not be reused.
  • Coolant. Refill with the coolant type your engine calls for.
  • Valve cover and intake gaskets. They come off during the job, so it is the time to replace them.

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Questions about Ford 1.6L head gasket

Will this fit my Ford 1.6L?
It is listed for the Ford 1.6L. Check your year, model, engine and trim against the title and details above. If anything is different, contact us and we will confirm fitment before you order.
What are signs of a bad head gasket?
Common signs are overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant loss with no visible leak, and milky oil.
Should I resurface the cylinder head?
If the head is warped or the surface is damaged, a machine shop can check and resurface it before the new gasket goes on.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From Cometic. Each brand sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms, and they can change. The product details above are the latest we have.

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