Audi / VW 1.8/2.0 L non turbo - Head Gasket

Head Gasket:

ААМ / ABS / ABF / ADZ / PL

CC : 1,781 / 1,984

YEAR : 1978 UP

THICKNESS (mm/inch) : 1,40 mm / 0,055

Raw Materials

Athena is a Technolocical world leader in Head GAsket design and workswith many of the performance OEM manufactures. Each Head Gasketconfiguration utilizes the best raw materials available, such as AISI304 Stainless Steel. Athena utilizes state of the art processing such as in-line laser cutting and multi-stage stamping technologies. With ourMulti-Layered Steel (MLS) Head Gasket, each layer is individuallyblanked and formed specially to optimize performance.

Optimized Embossing Formation

Through multi stage processing, our embossing process optimizes theradius in the bend areas. The result is reduction in stress points,improved conformability, and superior wet-out (contact area) that issuperior to the competition. Our technology also provides a consistentinner flange spacing of (minimum of 0.040”) from the edge to theembossed start point. This results in a superior seal in the embossedareas.

Stress Stabilization & Relaxation

This proprietary tempering process significantly reduces forminginduced stresses. Pre-coated metal (used by competition) would not beable to survive this stabilization process. Advantages of a temperedmetal are reduced hardness and brittleness, increased flexibility anddeformation retention. This process dramatically increases the long term durability and reliability of each head gasket.

Proprietary Coating Technologies

Four different layers are used to provide the ultimate seal between the head and block mating surfaces. These coatings will normally eliminatethe need for additional deck surfacing, Our coating processing provides100% encapsulation of all exposed metal, far superior to the competition that has exposed raw steel on the edges. The layers includeFluoroelastomer (FKM) for extreme temperature and chemical resistance.This technology provides superior conformability, oxidation resistance,and better removability, even after extreme temperature exposure.

High Performance Cooper ring Insert

For specific very high horsepower applications, a conventional or MLSHead Gasket can be significantly improved utilizing a different sealingsystem for the combustion area. Athena utilizes a proprietary INOX steel fire ring which offers improved sealing technologies over copper andconventional fire rings. This solution dramatically increases thecylinder head gasket resistance to extreme.