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Cometic Lotus 4cyl 85mm .040 MLS Head Gasket

Cometic Lotus 4cyl 85mm .040 MLS Head Gasket

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Listed for: Lotus 4cyl 85mmFitment notes & questions

Cometic Lotus 4cyl 85mm .040 MLS Head Gasket, with the part number and details listed below. 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.

Quick facts

  • Brand: Cometic
  • Part type: Head gasket

Listed fitment

  • 1967-1974 Lotus Elan 2
  • 1969-1970 Lotus Elan 2S
  • 1972-1974 Lotus Elan 2S 130
  • 1962-1975 Lotus Elan Base
  • 1968-1971 Lotus Elan S4
  • 1971-1974 Lotus Elan Sprint
  • 1968-1975 Lotus Europa Base
  • 1968-1970 Lotus Europa S1
  • 1969-1972 Lotus Europa S2
  • 1971-1974 Lotus Europa Special
  • 1971-1974 Lotus Europa Twin
  • 1969-1975 Lotus Seven Base

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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Cometic head gasket for the Lotus 4cyl 85mm: 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: Lotus 4cyl 85mm.
  • 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 Lotus 4cyl 85mm head gasket

Will this fit my Lotus 4cyl 85mm?
It is listed for the Lotus 4cyl 85mm. 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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