Elring 100.520 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Left

Elring 100.520 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 100.520 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for the left side of the engine on select BMW V8 applications. It is specified with a 2.0 mm thickness and an installed thickness of 2 mm, with coverage for cylinders 5-8.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket for left-side installation
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for precise sealing performance
• Thickness: 2.0 mm
• Installed thickness: 2 mm
• For cylinder bank 5-8
• Elring part number 100.520

Application Details

Fits 2000-2003 BMW M5, left. Fits 2000-2003 BMW Z8, left. This Elring 100.520 head gasket is also a direct reference for BMW OE part number 11 12 7 833 759 for the same application. For BMW M5 and BMW Z8 engines, the MLS construction supports a consistent seal at the cylinder head interface where accurate thickness and bank-specific fitment matter.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the head and engine block
• Combustion gas seepage into the cooling system
• Oil seepage from a compromised head gasket seal
• Sealing issues after cylinder head service or engine teardown

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm left-side bank orientation and cylinder coverage before installation. Measure the mating surfaces and verify the required gasket thickness matches the engine specification. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening procedure during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for sealing-system components used in engine repair applications. This gasket is built to OE-style dimensional requirements for the listed BMW fitments, including 2000-2003 BMW M5 and 2000-2003 BMW Z8, with the specified 2 mm installed thickness.