Elring 123.483 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 123.483 Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 123.483 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket with an 86 mm diameter and 0.6 mm thickness. It is built for Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Ford Escort applications listed below, including 2000-2004 Ford Focus models with 86 mm diameter from 02/1999.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant/oil passages
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for precise sealing performance
• 0.6 mm thickness
• 86 mm diameter
• Elring part number 123.483
• Requires additional article 802.870

Detailed Description

Elring 123.483 is a cylinder head gasket for engine sealing applications in Ford and Mazda vehicles. The MLS construction is specified for a controlled seal interface between the cylinder head and engine block, while the 0.6 mm thickness and 86 mm diameter help match the listed engine configuration. This part cross-references Victor Reinz 61-34440-00 for the same application. It is listed for 2005 Ford Focus, 2001-2004 Ford Escape, 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, and 1997-2003 Ford Escort, plus 2000-2004 Ford Focus models with 86 mm diameter from 02/1999. The Elring 123.483 part number should be verified against engine code and gasket dimensions before ordering.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant loss from a failed head gasket seal
• Oil and coolant mixing caused by sealing failure
• Compression loss between the cylinder head and block
• Combustion leakage at the head-to-block interface
• Overheating related to gasket sealing damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine’s gasket diameter, thickness, and required companion article 802.870 before installation. Inspect the cylinder head and block for warpage, corrosion, or surface damage, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly. For fitment, this part fits 2005 Ford Focus, 2001-2004 Ford Escape, 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, 1997-2003 Ford Escort, and 2000-2004 Ford Focus, with the noted 86 mm diameter application from 02/1999.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand with OE-focused engineering for engine gasket applications. Verify all dimensions and vehicle details against the engine build before installation to ensure correct application of Elring 123.483.