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Cometic Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm Bore .075in MLS Head Gasket

Cometic Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm Bore .075in MLS Head Gasket

Part number: CGSC4279-075

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Listed for: Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mmFitment notes & questions

Cometic Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm Bore .075in MLS Head Gasket, listed for Ford. 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

Listed fitment

  • 1997-1998 Ford Contour Base
  • 1995-1998 Ford Contour GL
  • 1995 Ford Contour GL Sport
  • 1995-2000 Ford Contour LX
  • 1995 Ford Contour LX Sport
  • 1998-2000 Ford Contour SE
  • 1996 Ford Contour Sport
  • 2001-2003 Ford Escape XLS
  • 2001-2003 Ford Escape XLT
  • 1998 Ford Escort LX
  • 1998 Ford Escort SE
  • 2000-2003 Ford Escort ZX2
  • 1998-1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe
  • 1999-2000 Ford Escort ZX2 S/R
  • 2000-2003 Ford Focus SE
  • 2000 Ford Focus Sony Limited Edition
  • 2002-2003 Ford Focus SVT
  • 2000-2003 Ford Focus ZTS
  • 2002-2003 Ford Focus ZTW
  • 2000-2003 Ford Focus ZX3
  • 2002-2003 Ford Focus ZX5
  • 2015-2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
  • 2015-2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
  • 2001-2003 Mazda Tribute DX
  • 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar Base
  • 1995 Mercury Mystique Base
  • 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique GS
  • 1995 Mercury Mystique GS Spree
  • 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique LS
  • 1998 Mercury Tracer GS
  • 1998 Mercury Tracer LS
  • 1998 Mercury Tracer Trio

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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Cometic head gasket for the Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm: what to know

A failed head gasket can mix coolant and oil, push coolant out of the system or cause overheating, so it is a job worth doing once and doing right.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from Cometic and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

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What else to plan for

  • 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 Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm head gasket

Will this fit my Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm?
It is listed for the Ford Focus/Contour/ZX2 87mm. 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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