MULTI-LAYER CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITH RESILIENT SEAL

摘要

A head gasket assembly comprising a gasket body comprising a plurality of layers of gasket material a combustion aperture extending through said gasket body, the aperture defined by an inner periphery of the gasket, said periphery adapted to be fitted with a resilient seal element, and a resilient seal element disposed about the inner periphery of the aperture in the gasket body, said seal element being formed of a helically-wound metal wire or metal tube seal at least partially surrounded by a jacket having a flange protruding therefrom and engaging the gasket body.