Gasket Set for Arctic Cat Panther 440 (1997-2002)

Core Gasket Material Multi-layer composite fiber, nitrile rubber bonded sealing bead, and heat-treated aluminum carrier layers for high-pressure, long-wear sealing Total Included Components 27 precision die-cut gaskets and o-ring seals to support complete engine top-end and upper crankcase service Compatible Engine Configuration 440cc twin-cylinder two-stroke powertrains, including both fan-cooled and liquid-cooled variants across 1997-2002 Panther 440 model years Operating Temperature Range Rated for continuous use from -40°F to 450°F to withstand arctic riding conditions and high exhaust system temperatures Fluid Compatibility Resistant to degradation from 2-stroke premix fuel, oil-injection formulated 2-stroke oil, ethylene glycol coolant, and exhaust carbon buildup Cylinder Head Gasket Compressed Thickness 0.030 inch uniform compressed thickness to preserve factory-specified combustion chamber volume and compression ratio Surface Coating All fiber and composite gaskets feature a dry, non-stick anti-seize coating to eliminate need for additional liquid sealant and simplify future disassembly OEM Part Cross-Reference Direct drop-in replacement for Arctic Cat factory part numbers 0636-423, 0636-297, and 0636-189 Torque Retention Performance Maintains a leak-free seal at factory-specified cylinder head fastener torque up to 22 ft-lbs without gasket creep or compression set Exhaust Gasket Construction Reinforced steel-core exhaust manifold and pipe gaskets engineered to resist exhaust blowout under high RPM and wide-throttle operation