Elring 031.720 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Left Valve Cover Gasket for Mercedes-Benz AMG

Elring 031.720 is a left engine valve cover gasket for Mercedes-Benz AMG applications with a plastic cylinder head cover. It is specified for the left fitting position and supports a precise seal at the valve cover interface on select V8 AMG models.

• Brand: Elring
• Part number: 031.720
• Fitting position: Left
• For plastic cylinder head cover
• Engine sealing system component for valve cover service

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, N/A
• Fits 2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG, N/A

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is built for the left side of Mercedes-Benz AMG engines using a plastic cylinder head cover. The 031.720 gasket is a direct sealing component for service work on select Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, E63 AMG, CLS63 AMG, ML63 AMG, SL63 AMG, CL63 AMG, S63 AMG, CLK63 AMG, and R63 AMG models. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 159 016 01 21 and A 159 016 01 21 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Oil seepage at the left valve cover area
• Visible gasket hardening or deterioration
• Sealing loss after valve cover removal
• Maintenance on AMG engines with plastic cylinder head covers
• Leak diagnosis around the upper engine cover area

Installation Notes

Confirm the left-side application before installation and inspect the mating surfaces for residue, warpage, or damage. Clean the cylinder head and valve cover sealing surfaces thoroughly, then verify that the cover is the plastic type listed in the product attributes. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and final inspection after assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket is cataloged for OE-reference applications on select Mercedes-Benz AMG models. Part number 031.720 is listed for the specified left-side fitment and plastic cylinder head cover configuration.