Elring 009.246 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Elring 009.246 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Elring 009.246 is an engine cylinder head gasket set for air-cooled Volkswagen applications, with fitment covering 1960-1969 and 1975-1979 Volkswagen Beetle models. This set is specified without the cylinder head gasket, so it is suited for rebuilds and service work where that component is sourced separately.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket set for Volkswagen Beetle applications
• Supplied without cylinder head gasket, per product specification
• Elring part number 009.246 for catalog matching and service reference
• Cross-reference part numbers include 03-19670-03 and HS3574 for the same application
• Fits 1960-1969 Volkswagen Beetle and 1975-1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Detailed Description

Elring 009.246 is built for Volkswagen Beetle engine sealing service where a cylinder head gasket set is needed without the cylinder head gasket itself. Use this part when matching an OE-style sealing solution for 1960-1969 Volkswagen Beetle and 1975-1979 Volkswagen Beetle engine work. The part number 009.246 is useful for identifying the correct sealing set during engine teardown, rebuild, or head service.

This part cross-references 03-19670-03 and HS3574 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at engine sealing surfaces
• Compression loss related to worn sealing components
• Leak paths created during cylinder head service
• Reassembly needs after engine teardown on Volkswagen Beetle engines
• Parts matching for a Volkswagen Beetle engine rebuild using Elring 009.246

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code, sealing surface condition, and all mating surfaces before installation. Because this set is supplied without the cylinder head gasket, verify that the correct head gasket is selected separately for the application. Follow factory torque procedures and sequence during reassembly, and inspect related seals and fasteners before closing the engine.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with broad OE and aftermarket coverage. Use part number 009.246 to verify catalog accuracy against your Volkswagen Beetle application before installation.