Athena MLS Racing Head Gasket Volvo 244-245 2.3i

Athena MLS Racing Head Gasket Volvo

B230A , B230E , B230F , B230FT

244 - 245 2.3i

model year ´84 -´86

Top End Gasket Kit without Head Gasket :044824-1000R

Bottom End Gasket Kit : 084812-1000R

**Please note, a smooth flat surface is required on thecylinder head and the block to allow the gasket a chance to sealproperly**

Athena MLS Headgaskets consist of 2-5 layers of steel sheets ofdifferent compositions and covered by an elastomer layer that givesexcellent sealing properties. Beadings around the combustion chambersand oil/coolant passages increase the local sealing pressure (Macrosealing) whilst full-surface or partial elastomer coatings provideadditional tightness (Micro Sealing). Thanks to their composition,Athena gaskets considerably incease the sealing and injection pressureto the lowest engine head bolt tension and guarantee better reliabiltityand performance.

Manufacturing Process

Athena MLS gaskets are manufactured from high grade 301 stainless steel. Each layer is individually formed using a state of the art laser cutter and embossed with an optimized formation process.All head gaskets go through a stress relieving process to significantly reduce forming induced stress.

Gasket Coating

All Athena gaskets recieve a two part polymer coating applied after stress relieving to the outer layers providing no break in the coating. This coating ensures the micro seal properties of the gasket for engine oils / collants and is able to withstand a variety of harsh environments caused byengine heat cycles.

Gas Stopper Technology

Athena Gas Stopper technology is a key design feature of Athena MLS gaskets. The stainless steel stopper layer features an "active fold" which deliveres a high pressure seal around the cylinder bore when tightening the cylinder head.

The gas stopper / active fold is located around the combustion chamber, allowing cylinder head and engine block to clamptighter helping to prevent gases leak from the combustion chamber