Cometic C4560-040 83mm .040 MLS Head Gasket for 90-00 Mazda BP

Vehicle Fitment

• 1990-2000 Mazda 1.8L BP-Series engines (BP-4W/BP-ZE) - Protege, Miata, 323
• 1991-1996 Ford Escort (GT, LX-E)
• 1995-1997 Kia Sephia (GS/LS/RS)
• 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer LTS

Features

• Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction for durable combustion and fluid sealing
• 83 mm bore diameter matched to BP-series Mazda engines
• .040" compressed thickness for reliable quench and head sealing
• Viton-coated embossed stainless steel layers for heat and fluid resistance
• Designed to handle aluminum head to block sealing challenges
• Optimized for high-output and stock engine applications
• No additional sealants required when installed per torque specs
• Resilient against repeated thermal cycles and pressure variation

Specifications

• Part Number: C4560-040
• Bore Size: 83 mm
• Compressed Thickness: .040"
• Material: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) with Viton coating
• Engine Compatibility: Mazda BP-4W and BP-ZE 1.8L
• Orientation: Head gasket between cylinder head and block
• Application: Automotive engine head sealing
• Layers: 3-layer MLS construction

Included Components

• 1x Cometic C4560-040 MLS head gasket

Product Description

The Cometic C4560-040 head gasket is a high-quality Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket engineered for Mazda BP-series 1.8 L engines with an 83 mm bore. Its robust MLS design with Viton-coated embossed layers ensures excellent sealing between the cylinder head and engine block under high temperatures and pressures, making it suitable for both stock maintenance and performance builds. This gasket provides consistent sealing performance without requiring additional sealants when installed with proper torque sequencing.

Fitment extends beyond Mazda, supporting various vehicles that utilized compatible engines or conversions - including early Mazda Protege, Miata, and 323 models as well as select Ford Escort, Kia Sephia, and Mercury Tracer variants from the 1990s. This versatility makes the C4560-040 a popular choice for engine rebuilds, restorations, and customized swaps where dependable head gasket sealing is essential.