ATHENA reinforced head gasket VAG 2.8/2.9 12V/24V VR6 AAA ABV AQP AUE BDE

We offer here several reinforced head gaskets for VR6 12V/24V engines from the brand ATHENA, whose technical characteristics you will find below.

Below (click on the image) you will find the head studs / head bolts for VW AAA ABV engines:

Technical characteristics

• Engine bore: up to 82.5 or 83 or 84.1mm
• Thickness(es) of your choice: 0.65 or 1.65mm
• Gasket type: MLS
• References: 338314R, 338320R, 338321R
  

Designed and manufactured in Italy, ATHENA reinforced head gaskets are available in two types:

• MLS: these gaskets are made of several layers of stainless steel sheet stacked and riveted together. The stainless steel sheets are laser cut for increased precision and receive an elastomer-based surface treatment (NBR or FKM). To achieve optimal sealing, the cylinder outlines and the water and oil passages are stamped / embossed. For the most extreme applications, reinforcement is added at cylinder level.
• O-Ring: these gaskets consist of a steel sheet covered with asbestos-free aramid fibre and a stainless steel AISI 304 ring (at cylinder level). A bead of silicone applied at critical points (water and oil passages) ensures maximum sealing of the head gasket. This type of gasket is mandatory for heavily boosted engines.