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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ATHENA Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Gasket
Material
ATHENA MLS gaskets feature a combination of 3 to 5 layers made of different types of raw materials.
The combination of outer and inner layers is designed to offer superior performance to standard compression, and the type of steel used may vary depending on engine requirements.
Athena MLS gaskets provide uniform clamping 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
Newly designed Athena MLS head gaskets are made from high-quality, high-strength 301 stainless steel.
Each layer is individually formed using state-of-the-art laser cutting and embossed with an optimized forming process.
Two layers of the head gasket undergo a stress-relief process to significantly reduce stress induced by embossing.
After the stress-relief process, a patented two-component polymer coating is applied, ensuring uniform coverage of the outer layers, with no interruptions in the coating. This process ensures micro-sealing of engine coolant and oil fluids.
Athena MLS gaskets are tested and analyzed on engine test benches and in endurance tests.
Gas Stopper Technology
Gas Stopper technology is a key factor in the design of competition MLS 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 due to faster temperature equalization. Benefits
Superior sealing properties under high-pressure conditions
Increased elasticity and constant load resistance
Optimized load balance
Improved engine performance
Increased durability
Patented coating technology
Our two-component polymer coating is applied after the stress-relief process and ensures uniform coverage of the outer layers, with no interruptions in the coating. This process ensures micro-sealing of engine coolant/oil fluids and meets the demands of various harsh environments.
The first layer is a high-temperature compound that conforms to surface irregularities of the engine block and cylinder head. (Typical MLS head gaskets require a surface finish of 30 Ra, while Athena's seal surface finishes up to 60 Ra).
The second layer is easily removable and does not adhere to contact surfaces when disassembling the engine.
Fits:
NISSAN F4R 720 1998cc 88kwNISSAN F4R 722 1998cc 88kwNISSAN F4R 820 1998cc 86kwNISSAN PRIMASTAR Bus (X83)2.0 1998cc 88kwNISSAN PRIMASTAR Bus (X83)2.0 1998cc 86kwNISSAN PRIMASTAR Platform/Chassis (X83)2.0 1998cc 88kwNISSAN PRIMASTAR Van (X83)2.0 1998cc 88kwNISSAN PRIMASTAR Van (X83)2.0 1998cc 86kwOPEL F4R 720 1998cc 88kwOPEL F4R 820 1998cc 86kwOPEL VIVARO A Bus (X83)2.0 16V (F7, J7, A07) 1998cc 88kwOPEL VIVARO A Bus (X83)2.0 ECOTEC (F7, A07, J7) 1998cc 86kwOPEL VIVARO A Platform/Chassis (X83)2.0 16V 1998cc 88kwOPEL VIVARO A Platform/Chassis (X83)2.0 ECOTEC 1998cc 86kwOPEL VIVARO A Van (X83)2.0 16V (F7) 1998cc 88kwOPEL VIVARO A Van (X83)2.0 ECOTEC (F7) 1998cc 86kwRENAULT F4P 720 1783cc 85kwRENAULT F4P 722 1783cc 85kwRENAULT F4P 760 1783cc 88kwRENAULT F4P 770 1783cc 85kwRENAULT F4P 771 1783cc 85kwRENAULT F4P 772 1783cc 89kwRENAULT F4P 773 1783cc 85kwRENAULT F4P 774 1783cc 85kwRENAULT F4P 775 1783cc 85kwRENAULT LAGUNA I (B56_, 556_)1.8 16V (B563, B564) 1783cc 88kwRENAULT LAGUNA I Grandtour (K56_)1.8 16V (K563, K564) 1783cc 88kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)1.8 16V (BG04, BG0B, BG0C, BG0V) 1783cc 86kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)1.8 16V (BG06, BG0J, BG0M) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)1.8 16V (BG0B, BG0C, BG0J, BG0M, BG0V) 1783cc 89kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)1.8 16V (BG0B, BG0M) 1783cc 88kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)1.8 16V 1783cc 86kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)1.8 16V 1783cc 89kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)1.8 16V (KG0B, KG0M) 1783cc 88kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)1.8 16V (KG0J) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT MEGANE I (BA0/1_)1.8 16V (BA06, BA12, BA1A, BA1M, BA1R) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT MEGANE I Classic (LA0/1_)1.8 16V (LA06, LA12, LA1A, LA1M, LA1R) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT MEGANE I Grandtour (KA0/1_)1.8 16V (KA0S, KA12, KA1A, KA1M, KA1R) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT Mégane I Estate Van (KA_)1.8 (KA1M) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT SCÉNIC I MPV (JA0/1_, FA0_)1.8 16V (JA12, JA1R, JA1M, JA1A) 1783cc 85kwRENAULT SCÉNIC I MPV (JA0/1_, FA0_)1.8 4x4 1783cc 85kwRENAULT AVANTIME (DE0_)2.0 16V Turbo (DE0U, DE0V) 1998cc 120kwRENAULT CLIO II (BB_, CB_)2.0 16V Sport 1998cc 132kwRENAULT CLIO II (BB_, CB_)2.0 16V Sport (CB0M) 1998cc 124kwRENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_)2.0 1998cc 102kwRENAULT ESPACE III (JE0_)2.0 16V (JE0N, JE0L, JE02) 1998cc 103kwRENAULT ESPACE IV (JK0/1_)2.0 (JK09) 1998cc 100kwRENAULT ESPACE IV (JK0/1_)2.0 (JK0A, JK1D, JK0N) 1998cc 125kwRENAULT ESPACE IV (JK0/1_)2.0 (JK0K) 1998cc 98kwRENAULT ESPACE IV (JK0/1_)2.0 Turbo (JK0A, JK0B, JK0N) 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 700 1998cc 103kwRENAULT F4R 701 1998cc 103kwRENAULT F4R 712 1998cc 98kwRENAULT F4R 713 1998cc 95kwRENAULT F4R 714 1998cc 98kwRENAULT F4R 715 1998cc 98kwRENAULT F4R 720 1998cc 88kwRENAULT F4R 722 1998cc 88kwRENAULT F4R 730 1998cc 124kwRENAULT F4R 736 1998cc 124kwRENAULT F4R 738 1998cc 124kwRENAULT F4R 740 1998cc 99kwRENAULT F4R 741 1998cc 99kwRENAULT F4R 744 1998cc 99kwRENAULT F4R 746 1998cc 101kwRENAULT F4R 747 1998cc 101kwRENAULT F4R 760 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 761 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 762 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 763 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 764 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 765 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 766 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F4R 767 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F4R 770 1998cc 99kwRENAULT F4R 771 1998cc 99kwRENAULT F4R 776 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 780 1998cc 102kwRENAULT F4R 784 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F4R 786 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 787 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 790 1998cc 98kwRENAULT F4R 792 1998cc 100kwRENAULT F4R 794 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 795 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 796 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 797 1998cc 120kwRENAULT F4R 800 1998cc 150kwRENAULT F4R 811 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F4R 820 1998cc 86kwRENAULT F4R 886 1998cc 150kwRENAULT F4R 887 1998cc 150kwRENAULT F4R 896 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F4R 897 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F4Rt 811 1998cc 125kwRENAULT F5R 740 1998cc 103kwRENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_)2.0 1998cc 120kwRENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_)2.0 1998cc 99kwRENAULT LAGUNA Coupé (DT0/1)2.0 16V Turbo 1998cc 125kwRENAULT LAGUNA Coupé (DT0/1)2.0 GT 1998cc 150kwRENAULT LAGUNA I (B56_, 556_)2.0 (556A) 1998cc 102kwRENAULT LAGUNA I (B56_, 556_)2.0 16V (556A/B) 1998cc 103kwRENAULT LAGUNA I Grandtour (K56_)2.0 16V 1998cc 102kwRENAULT LAGUNA I Grandtour (K56_)2.0 16V (A56A/B) 1998cc 103kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)2.0 16V (BG00, BG0K, BG0P, BG0W) 1998cc 99kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)2.0 16V (BG00, BG0W, BG0K, BG0P) 1998cc 98kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)2.0 16V (BG03, BG0Z, BG0T, BG1Y) 1998cc 125kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)2.0 16V (BG1Y) 1998cc 150kwRENAULT LAGUNA II (BG0/1_)2.0 16V Turbo (BG0S, BG1L, BG1M) 1998cc 120kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)2.0 16V (KG00, KG0K, KG0W, KG0P) 1998cc 99kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)2.0 16V (KG00, KG0K, KG0W, KG0P) 1998cc 98kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)2.0 16V (KG03, KG0Z, KG0T, KG1Y) 1998cc 125kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)2.0 16V (KG1Y) 1998cc 150kwRENAULT LAGUNA II Grandtour (KG0/1_)2.0 16V Turbo (KG0S, KG1L, KG03) 1998cc 120kwRENAULT LAGUNA III (BT0/1)2.0 16V Turbo 1998cc 125kwRENAULT LAGUNA III (BT0/1)2.0 GT 1998cc 150kwRENAULT LAGUNA III Grandtour (KT0/1)2.0 16V Turbo 1998cc 125kwRENAULT LAGUNA III Grandtour (KT0/1)2.0 GT 1998cc 150kwRENAULT MEGANE I Cabriolet (EA0/1_)2.0 16V 1998cc 102kwRENAULT MEGANE I Classic (LA0/1_)2.0 RT 1998cc 103kwRENAULT MEGANE I Coach (DA0/1_)2.0 16V 1998cc 102kwRENAULT MEGANE II (BM0/1_, CM0/1_)2.0 16V (BM0U, CM0U) 1998cc 99kwRENAULT MEGANE II (BM0/1_, CM0/1_)2.0 16V Turbo 1998cc 120kwRENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_)2.0 1998cc 99kwRENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_)2.0 (EM0S) 1998cc 102kwRENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_)2.0 16V Turbo 1998cc 120kwRENAULT MEGANE II Saloon (LM0/1_)2.0 1998cc 99kwRENAULT MEGANE II Estate (KM0/1_)2.0 1998cc 99kwRENAULT SCÉNIC I MPV (JA0/1_, FA0_)2.0 16V (JA1B, JA1D, JA0C) 1998cc 102kwRENAULT SCÉNIC I MPV (JA0/1_, FA0_)2.0 16V (JA1D, JA17) 1998cc 103kwRENAULT SCÉNIC I MPV (JA0/1_, FA0_)2.0 16V RX4 1998cc 102kwRENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_)2.0 (JM05, JM0U, JM1N, JM1U, JM2V) 1998cc 99kwRENAULT SCÉNIC II (JM0/1_)2.0 16V Turbo (JM0W) 1998cc 120kwRENAULT TRAFIC II Bus (JL)2.0 (JL0A) 1998cc 88kwRENAULT TRAFIC II Bus (JL)2.0 16V 1998cc 86kwRENAULT TRAFIC II Platform/Chassis (EL)2.0 (EL0A) 1998cc 88kwRENAULT TRAFIC II Platform/Chassis (EL)2.0 16V 1998cc 86kwRENAULT TRAFIC II Van (FL)2.0 (FL0A) 1998cc 88kwRENAULT TRAFIC II Van (FL)2.0 16V 1998cc 86kwRENAULT VEL SATIS (BJ0_)2.0 16V Turbo 1998cc 125kwRENAULT VEL SATIS (BJ0_)2.0 16V Turbo (BJ0K) 1998cc 120kw










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