Elring 044.170 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 044.170 Valve Cover Gasket for AMG V8 Engines

Elring 044.170 is an engine valve cover gasket made from ACM (polyacrylate) for Mercedes-Benz AMG applications with cast aluminium cylinder head covers. It is built for sealing the valve cover interface on high-output V8 engines where heat resistance and stable sealing are important.

Key Features

• ACM (polyacrylate) sealing material for engine oil sealing applications
• Fits cast aluminium cylinder head cover designs
• Direct replacement for Mercedes-Benz AMG valve cover gasket service
• Elring part number 044.170 for accurate ordering and lookup
• Cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 156 016 25 21 and A 156 016 25 21

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is used on Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, SL63 AMG, CLS63 AMG, E63 AMG, ML63 AMG, CL63 AMG, S63 AMG, CLK63 AMG, and R63 AMG models across the 2007-2015 model years listed in the fitment data. The ACM construction is selected for sealing performance in elevated engine temperatures and repeated thermal cycling, while the cast aluminium cylinder head cover fitment supports a precise sealing surface. If you are servicing an AMG engine with oil seepage at the valve cover, Elring 044.170 provides the correct gasket profile for the listed applications.

What It Is Used For

• Oil leakage at the valve cover-to-cylinder head sealing surface
• Visible oil residue around the top of the engine
• Burning oil smell from seepage onto hot engine components
• Maintenance service on Mercedes-Benz AMG valve cover assemblies
• Restoring a proper seal after valve cover removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover and cylinder head for warpage, cracks, or contamination. Verify that the cylinder head cover material is cast aluminium, and confirm the vehicle application against the listed fitment before ordering. For best sealing results, follow the manufacturer service procedure for torque sequence and reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-level application coverage for engine gaskets and related sealing components. Part number 044.170 is specified for the Mercedes-Benz AMG applications listed above and cross-references OE numbers 156 016 25 21 and A 156 016 25 21.