Cometic Engine Cover Gasket

Cometic Engine Cover Gaskets: Precision Sealing You Can Trust

When an engine cover gasket fails, the consequences range from annoying oil leaks to serious contamination and long-term wear. That's why serious builders and weekend wrenchers alike turn to Cometic Gasket — a brand with a decades-long reputation for engineering gaskets that hold up where others give out. Their engine cover gaskets bring that same performance-first philosophy to one of the most maintenance-sensitive areas of any engine.

A Brand Built on Materials Science

Launched by four partners including current Founder and CEO Bob Gorman in 1989, Cometic was originally dedicated exclusively to the powersports industry. Today the business operates from a 70,000 square-foot facility that houses both Research and Development and a manufacturing center, and now offers over 85,000 SKUs. That growth didn't come from cutting corners — it came from an obsession with material selection and engineering precision that carries directly into their engine cover gasket lineup.

To ensure superior performance across a wide variety of engine types and sizes, Cometic manufactures gaskets from a comprehensive range of materials — whether the situation calls for the latest in advanced technology like the MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) gasket, or a synthetic blend such as Aramid Fiber, Cometic finds a solution. This philosophy is evident in their engine cover offerings.

What Sets Cometic Engine Cover Gaskets Apart

Cometic's engine cover gaskets are available in two primary material configurations, each suited to different applications and performance demands:

• Aramid Fiber Gaskets: Cometic engine cover gaskets made from aramid fiber use a premium high-temperature, high-density, creep-resistant material that is fuel-resistant and asbestos-free — and they require no retorquing or additional sealant.
• Molded Rubber with Steel Core: Cometic's rubber-and-steel-core engine cover gaskets feature soft durometer rubber wrapped around a steel torque-limiting frame for superior sealing and durability, designed to resist over-tightening, vacuum, and engine pressure.
• AFM Compressed Gaskets: Cometic also offers AFM (Aramid Fiber Material) compressed engine cover gaskets — such as their outer clutch cover gasket in a .060" compressed thickness — catering to powersports and off-road applications.

The other gaskets in the engine play a critical role as well, receiving their own R&D and subsequent technological advancements. While Cometic has become synonymous with multi-layer steel head gaskets, the engineering team has also realized the need for advancing the less critical gaskets, both for increased performance as well as additional longevity.

Made in the USA, Proven at the Track

All Cometic products are made in the United States with materials manufactured on American soil. Cometic stays on the forefront of gasket design technology by utilizing in-house dynamometers and engine assembly rooms to bring its distributors, retailers and ultimately the end-user the most reliable gaskets available today. Whether you're sealing up a classic American V8, a modern powersports engine, or a high-output performance build, Cometic's engine cover gaskets are engineered to the same standard that championship-winning teams across multiple disciplines of both professional and amateur motorsports rely on. Browse the full Cometic Gasket brand page to explore their complete catalog, or shop all engine cover gaskets to find the right fit for your application.