Elring 130.850 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

Elring 130.850 Cylinder Head Bolt Set

Elring 130.850 is an engine cylinder head bolt set built for Audi and Volkswagen applications that use M11 x 1.5 x 133 mm female splined (Ribe-CV) fasteners. It is a direct-fit hardware solution for service work on engines in the Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, S4, Allroad Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat platforms.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head bolt set for head service and rebuild work
• Female splined (Ribe-CV) bolt head/nut design
• M11 x 1.5 thread size with 133 mm length
• Engine hardware for Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi S4, Audi Allroad Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications
• Elring part number 130.850 for catalog lookup and ordering
• Cross-references Beck/Arnley 016-1029 for the same application

Detailed Description

Elring 130.850 is specified for engine cylinder head fastening on select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. The bolt design uses a female splined Ribe-CV drive, with M11 x 1.5 threads and a 133 mm length, making it a fitment-specific hardware choice for engines that require this exact fastener profile. This part number is commonly searched for Audi A4 cylinder head bolt set, Audi A6 head bolt set, and Volkswagen Passat engine hardware replacement needs.

Compatible With: 1996 Audi A4; 1997-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro; 1998-2001 Audi A6; 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro; 2000-2002 Audi S4; 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro; 1995-1997 Audi A6; 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat; 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat; 2008 Audi A6. Elring 130.850 is also listed with interchange references including MAHLE GS33453 and Victor Reinz 14-32125-02.

Common Uses

• Replacing stretched or removed cylinder head bolts during engine service
• Restoring proper cylinder head clamping on Audi and Volkswagen engines
• Supporting head gasket replacement procedures
• Addressing fastener wear found during top-end engine repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, length, and bolt head design before installation. Clean the cylinder head and block threads thoroughly, and follow the vehicle-specific tightening sequence and torque procedure for the engine code being serviced. Because this is engine hardware, confirm exact fitment against the vehicle’s year, make, model, and engine specification before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is an established engine sealing and hardware brand used in professional repair environments. Part number 130.850 is cataloged to match the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications and to support accurate OE-style service replacement.