Athena Head Gasket MLS for Ford Focus II / Mondeo IV / Kuga / Volvo S60 II / S80 II / V40 / XC60 / C30 / C70 II / III / S40 / V50 1.6mm 83mm 338429R

ATHENA (MLS) Multi Layer Gasket

Material

ATHENA MLS gaskets feature a combination of 3 to 5 layers made of different types of raw materials.

Outer and inner layers combination is designed to perform at higher compression levels than stock configuration and type of steels that are used may vary upon the engine requirements.

Athena MLS gaskets provide an even torque load across the sealing surface to compensate any type of bore distortion.

Athena MLS gasket is the best solution for both aluminum heads to cast iron blocks and aluminum heads to aluminum blocks.

Manufacturing Process

Athena New Design MLS Head Gaskets are made from high grade 301 stainless steel full hard material.

Each layer is individually formed using a state-of-the-art laser cutting and embossed with an optimized formation process.

2 head gasket layers go through a stress relieving process to significantly reduce embossment forming induced stress.

Proprietary two-part polymer coating is applied after the stress relieving process and ensures uniform coverage of the outer layers providing no break in the coating.This process ensures the micro seal of engine coolant/oil fluids.

Athena MLS gaskets are tested and analyzed on Engine Dynos and endurance performances.

Gas Stopper Technology

Gas stopper technology is a key design factor of racing MLS head gaskets. The stainless-steel stopper layer features a state of the art “active fold”. which delivers a high-pressure seal around the cylinder bore when tightening the cylinder head. Gas stopper is located around the combustion chamber. allowing cylinder head and engine block to clamp tighter and preventing gases to leak out of the combustion chamber.

This also avoids component distortion by means of a quicker equalization of the various components’ temperature.

Benefits

Superior sealing properties under high pressure conditions

Higher elasticity and constant load resistance

Optimized load balance

Improved engine performance

Longer durability

Proprietary Coating Technology

 

Our two-part polymer coating is applied after the stress relieving process and ensures uniform coverage of the outer layers providing no break in the coating. This process ensures the micro seal of engine coolant/oil fluids and meets the demands of a variety of harsh environments.

The first layer is a high temperature compound that will conform to fill engine block deck surface and cylinder head surface irregularities. (Typical MLS head gaskets require a surface finish of 30 Ra. while Athena’s will seal surface finishes up to 60 Ra).

The second layer itself releases easily and will not stick to mating surfaces when disassembling the engine.”

Fits to :

FORD FOCUS II (DA_, HCP, DP)2.5 RS 2521cc 224kw
FORD FOCUS II (DA_, HCP, DP)2.5 RS 500 2521cc 257kw
FORD HUBA 2521cc 162kw
FORD HUWA 2521cc 162kw
FORD HYDB 2521cc 147kw
FORD HYDC 2521cc 147kw
FORD JZDA 2521cc 224kw
FORD KUGA I VAN2.5 2521cc 147kw
FORD MONDEO IV (BA7)2.5 2521cc 162kw
FORD MONDEO IV Saloon (BA7)2.5 2521cc 162kw
FORD MONDEO IV Turnier (BA7)2.5 2521cc 162kw
FORD S-MAX (WA6)2.5 ST 2521cc 162kw
FORD FOCUS II (DA_, HCP, DP)2.5 ST 2522cc 166kw
FORD HYDA 2522cc 166kw
FORD KUGA I2.5 4x4 2522cc 147kw
VOLVO B 5254 T12 2497cc 183kw
VOLVO B 5254 T14 2497cc 183kw
VOLVO S60 II (134)2.5 T 2497cc 183kw
VOLVO S60 II (134)T5 AWD 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO S60 II Cross Country (134)T5 AWD 2497cc 183kw
VOLVO S80 II (124)2.5 T 2497cc 183kw
VOLVO S80 II (124)2.5 T 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO V40 Cross Country (526)T5 AWD 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO V40 Hatchback (525)T5 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO V60 I (155)T5 AWD 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO XC60 I SUV (156)T5 AWD 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO XC60 I SUV (156)T5 AWD 2497cc 183kw
VOLVO XC70 II (136)T5 AWD 2497cc 187kw
VOLVO B 5254 T10 2521cc 170kw
VOLVO B 5254 T11 2521cc 170kw
VOLVO B 5254 T3 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO B 5254 T5 2521cc 186kw
VOLVO B 5254 T6 2521cc 147kw
VOLVO B 5254 T7 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO B 5254 T8 2521cc 147kw
VOLVO C30 (533)T5 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO C30 (533)T5 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO C30 (533)T5 2521cc 184kw
VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542)T5 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO C70 II Convertible (542)T5 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO S40 II (544)T5 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO S40 II (544)T5 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO S40 II (544)T5 AWD 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO S40 II (544)T5 AWD 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO S60 II (134)T5 2521cc 186kw
VOLVO S80 II (124)2.5 T 2521cc 147kw
VOLVO S80 II (124)2.5 T 2521cc 170kw
VOLVO S80 II (124)2.5 T FlexFuel 2521cc 170kw
VOLVO S80 II (124)2.5 T FlexFuel 2521cc 147kw
VOLVO V50 (545)T5 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO V50 (545)T5 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO V50 (545)T5 AWD 2521cc 169kw
VOLVO V50 (545)T5 AWD 2521cc 162kw
VOLVO V70 III (135)2.5 T 2521cc 170kw
VOLVO V70 III (135)2.5 T 2521cc 147kw
VOLVO V70 III (135)2.5 T FlexiFuel 2521cc 147kw
VOLVO V70 III (135)2.5 T FlexiFuel 2521cc 170kw