Elring 048.800 Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Elring Exhaust Manifold Gasket for Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen

Elring 048.800 is an exhaust manifold gasket for select Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen applications. It is built for direct replacement use on vehicles that require a precise seal at the exhaust manifold connection, including the Audi A5, A6, A7, A8 Quattro, Q5, Q7, Porsche Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and Volkswagen Touareg.

Key Features

• Exhaust manifold gasket for sealing the manifold-to-cylinder head joint
• Elring part number 048.800
• OE-style replacement for select turbocharged and naturally aspirated exhaust sealing applications
• Cross-references 059 253 039 N and 958.111.181.20 for the same application
• Fits 2011-2018 Porsche Cayenne, N/A
• Fits 2015-2018 Porsche Macan, N/A
• Fits 2010-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A
• Fits 2015-2016 Audi A5, N/A
• Fits 2016 Audi A6, N/A
• Fits 2012-2016 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2016 Audi A7, N/A
• Fits 2014-2016 Audi A7 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2014-2016 Audi A8 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2013-2016 Audi Q5, N/A
• Fits 2012-2016 Porsche Panamera, N/A
• Fits 2013-2015 Audi Q7, N/A

Detailed Description

Elring 048.800 is an exhaust manifold gasket designed for vehicles where a tight exhaust seal is critical to maintaining proper exhaust flow and preventing leakage at the manifold interface. This gasket is used across a broad range of Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen models, including the Porsche Cayenne and Macan, Volkswagen Touareg, and several Audi A-series and Q-series applications. If you are replacing a leaking exhaust manifold gasket on a 2012-2016 Audi A6 Quattro or a 2013-2016 Audi Q5, this part number is a direct reference point for the correct sealing component.

This part cross-references 059 253 039 N and 958.111.181.20 for the same application.

Common Issues It May Address

• Exhaust leak at the manifold-to-head sealing surface
• Ticking or puffing noise from the exhaust area during cold start or acceleration
• Burnt exhaust smell in the engine bay
• Loss of sealing after manifold service or removal
• Visible soot around the exhaust manifold joint

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine and chassis fitment before installation, since this gasket is listed for multiple Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen platforms. Inspect the manifold and cylinder head sealing surfaces for warpage, corrosion, or carbon buildup before assembly. Clean mating surfaces thoroughly and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during reinstallation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE sealing brand, and 048.800 is cataloged as an exhaust manifold gasket for the listed applications. Verify the part number against the original gasket and vehicle VIN before ordering.