Athena MLS head gasket for Ford Focus II / Mondeo IV / Volvo S60 II / S80 II V40 / V60 / C70 II / S40 II / S60 II / S80 II 1.2 mm 83 mm 338284R

ATHENA Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Gasket

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

The combination of outer and inner layers is designed to offer performance superior to standard compression, and the type of steel used can vary depending on engine requirements.
Athena MLS gaskets provide uniform torque load across the entire sealing surface to compensate for any cylinder deformation.

The Athena MLS gasket is the ideal solution for both aluminum cylinder heads with cast iron blocks and aluminum cylinder heads with aluminum blocks.

Manufacturing Process
The newly designed Athena MLS cylinder head gaskets are manufactured using high-quality, high-hardness 301 stainless steel.
Each layer is formed individually using state-of-the-art laser cutting and is embossed with an optimized forming process.
Two layers of the cylinder head gasket undergo a stress-relief process to significantly reduce the stress induced by embossing.
After the stress-relief process, a proprietary two-component polymeric coating is applied, ensuring uniform coverage of the outer layers with no gaps in the coating. This process ensures micro-sealing of engine coolant and oil fluids.

Athena MLS gaskets are tested and analyzed on engine dynamometers and in endurance tests.

Gas Stopper Technology

Gas Stopper technology is a key factor in the design of competition MLS cylinder head gaskets. The stainless steel stopper layer incorporates an innovative active folding system that provides a high-pressure seal around the cylinder bore when the cylinder head is tightened. The gas stopper is located around the combustion chamber, allowing for a tighter fit between the cylinder head and the engine block, preventing gas leaks.

This also prevents component deformation thanks to faster temperature equalization. Benefits

Superior sealing properties under high-pressure conditions

Higher elasticity and constant load resistance

Optimized load balance

Improved engine performance

Greater durability

Proprietary coating technology

Our two-component polymer coating is applied after the stress-relief process and guarantees uniform coverage of the outer layers, without interruptions in the coating. This process ensures micro-sealing of engine coolant/oils and meets the demands of various harsh environments.

The first layer is a high-temperature compound that adapts to the irregularities of the engine block and cylinder head surface. (Typical MLS cylinder head gaskets require a 30 Ra surface finish, while Athena gaskets seal surface finishes of up to 60 Ra).

The second layer releases easily and does not adhere to contact surfaces when disassembling the engine.
Compatible with:

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