Author Topic: Cometic P/N# for the AFM gaskets (Read 20290 times)

Mitch Keller · « **on:** September 27, 2012, 02:23:14 pm »

Cometic P/N# for the AFM gaskets for the LT500 87-90
Thickness Compression:
.018" WILL COMPRESS TO ABOUT .012"
.032" WILL COMPRESS TO ABOUT .025"
.060" WILL COMPRESS TO ABOUT .050"

Deebo · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2012, 02:45:34 pm »

Just one of each base gasket?

Glamisrider · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:05:41 am »

Just ordered a set for my rebuild

In case people don;t know they make the following in AFM

Basegasket
Clutch Cover gasket
Stator Gasket
Intake Gasket
PV Window gasket (from a RM250)

I love all of these gaskets as I can take it apart anywhere and put it back together and not worry about breaking a gasket or having to find a new one to use.

I've had the clutch and stator off at least 10 times same gasket no prob, same in intake and just ordered a PV window B/C the OEM one ripped and I'm sick of not being able to re-use it or having to be extra careful when I do work on the motor.

Dezsled · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:21:31 pm »

What the quality of K&S gaskets? They are cheap on fleabay.

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2012, 01:16:28 pm »

Quote from: Dezsled on September 28, 2012, 12:21:31 pm

What the quality of K&S gaskets? They are cheap on fleabay.

K&S Gaskets are automotove approved "die cut paper gaskets" and will work just like the OEM gaskets.
The Cometic gaskets are the next level up (Aluminum - Foam Material) The AFM is a chemically blown, compounded nitrile synthetic rubber bonded to an aluminum core with temperature resistance of over 250F. AFM material has an 85% recovery while maintaining strong torque retention. AFM does not require gasket sealers or re-tightening.

Dezsled · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2012, 06:14:38 pm »

Sounds like a better produced gasket regardless of the price. Thanks

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:16:36 am »

Where can you order these afm gaskets? I'd like to get an entire set for my rebuild.

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:19:21 am »

Buckeye, you can order them from me, what year and model?

SBLT500R · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:38:24 am »

k+s gaskets are junk. there seals are too. there 500 gaskets were all off, didn't line up. and i used there seal kit and every seal leaked on me. replaced them all with oem, didn't leak again.

i use cometic paper gaskets never had a problem. but a afm would be nice for the clutch cover, wouldn't stick and tear.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2013, 01:12:13 pm »

Mitch it's an 88 lt500r with the 88 head and motor. What kind if price tag am I looking at?

Dezsled · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2013, 01:21:58 pm »

Quote from: SBLT500R on January 30, 2013, 10:38:24 am

k+s gaskets are junk. there seals are too. there 500 gaskets were all off, didn't line up. and i used there seal kit and every seal leaked on me. replaced them all with oem, didn't leak again.

i use cometic paper gaskets never had a problem. but a afm would be nice for the clutch cover, wouldn't stick and tear.

No wonder the price is so cheap! Full gasket set for '87-90 LT500 $21.99 HA!

Thanks for posting that, I was going to buy one just to have as a spare.

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2013, 01:32:42 pm »

Quote from: Buckeye513 on January 30, 2013, 01:12:13 pm

Mitch it's an 88 lt500r with the 88 head and motor. What kind if price tag am I looking at?

What type of head gasket are you looking at Buck, Copper or OEM type? what bore size?

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:28:03 pm »

Mitch all good questions none of which I know the answer to. I'm wanting to have te head o ringed haven't pulled it yet to find out if its been done or not if it hasn't been done gonna have it done before reassembly so I don't think ill need a head gasket will I?

Deebo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:29:31 pm »

You won't need a head gasket. As for base gaskets, get a variety of thicknesses.

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:21:15 pm »

Does this look like an afm gasket?

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:24:59 pm »

I would say no, the AFM gaskets have a rubber compound on each side, Ill have the prices for you either tonight or in the morning
The shop has just been nuts for the last week .

Buckeye513 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:47:11 pm »

This gasket is very rubber like it stayed in place too didn't move at all upon removal of the case cover.

Rainman56 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2023, 04:05:38 pm »

Are the AFM base gaskets still available somewhere?A search of part #B0054032AFM comes up with no results on their site.

ThrustWasher81 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2023, 02:51:10 pm »

I would call or email Cometic. I still get all my 250 stuff there as I did 20 years ago.

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