Federal-Mogul Expands Popular Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS(TM) Head Gasket Offering

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 19 -- The automotive service industry's largest offering of multi-layer-steel head gaskets has grown again with Federal-Mogul Corporation's introduction of new Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS head gasket coverage for popular DaimlerChrysler, Ford and Honda engine models. Fel-Pro gaskets are "The Gaskets Professionals Trust" in thousands of engine rebuilding operations and vehicle service bays across North America.

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Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS head gaskets are engineered to withstand the increased cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and constant head-block casting motion encountered in many late-model engines. Conventional gasket materials, including even the most advanced composite and graphite gasket designs, are highly susceptible to premature failure in these operating conditions. Select PermaTorqueMLS gaskets also feature a special coating to seal surface finishes as rough as 60Ra.

The new Fel-Pro gasket part numbers -- offered as individual head gaskets or complete head sets -- cover 1998-2001 DaimlerChrysler 2.7L DOHC V6 engines used in the Chrysler Sebring/Concorde and Dodge Stratus/Intrepid; 1996-2002 Ford 3.0L DOHC V6 used in the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable; and 1992-2000 Honda 1.6L SOHC VTEC used in the Civic and Del Sol. With the new coverage, Fel-Pro continues to offer the industry's broadest line of MLS gasket designs for aftermarket applications.

"Fel-Pro is known as the brand that offers proven solutions to tough sealing challenges, and our growing PermaTorqueMLS gasket offering is the latest demonstration of this commitment to engineering excellence," said Raymond King, director of marketing - sealing systems for Federal-Mogul.

PermaTorqueMLS gaskets feature multiple layers of full hard stainless steel separated by a thin rubber coating. This design enables the gasket to maintain shape and compensate for thermal expansion and motion between the head and block. Each gasket also includes precision-embossed sealing beads that eliminate potential leak paths, ensuring a consistent and lasting seal.

Single-layer composite and graphite gaskets are easily damaged by the scrubbing and/or crushing forces caused by head-block casting motion. The result is the creation of leak paths for coolant and/or combustion gasses.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems, modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs 47,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com/ .

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