Elring 131.172 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 131.172 Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 131.172 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for precise sealing in Volvo five-cylinder applications. With an 82 mm diameter and 1.02 mm thickness, it is specified for engines with piston protrusion from 0.26 mm to 0.47 mm.

Fits 2007-2011 Volvo C30, 2005-2010 Volvo S40, 2006-2010 Volvo V50, 2006-2009 Volvo S60, 2005-2007 Volvo V70, and 2001-2003 Volvo V70.

Key Features

• Elring part number 131.172
• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant/oil passages
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for controlled clamping and sealing performance
• 82 mm bore diameter
• 1.02 mm thickness
• Specified for piston protrusion from 0.26 mm to 0.47 mm
• Additional required article: 270.130

Detailed Description

Elring 131.172 is a cylinder head gasket for Volvo engines that require an MLS sealing solution with an 82 mm bore and 1.02 mm compressed thickness. The gasket specification includes piston protrusion limits from 0.26 mm to 0.47 mm, which is important when matching the correct head gasket to the engine build. This part cross-references 30 731 261 and 61-37615-00 for the same application. The Elring 131.172 head gasket is listed for Volvo C30, S40, V50, S60, and V70 applications across the model years shown above.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a failed head gasket after overheating
• Restoring compression loss between cylinders
• Sealing coolant or oil leakage at the cylinder head
• Addressing combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
• Repairing engine damage caused by gasket failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify piston protrusion before installation and confirm the engine matches the 0.26 mm to 0.47 mm specification. Check that the required additional article 270.130 is on hand before beginning the repair. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces carefully, and follow the engine manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening procedure during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built to OE-style dimensional requirements for the listed Volvo applications. Confirm engine code, bore size, and protrusion measurement before ordering to ensure correct fitment for your Volvo C30, S40, V50, S60, or V70 repair.