Elring 147.610 Engine Valve Cover Gasket - Outer

Elring Valve Cover Gasket for BMW Engines

Elring 147.610 is an engine valve cover gasket for select BMW applications, built for sealing the valve cover to the cylinder head and helping maintain proper engine oil containment. This gasket is a direct-fit sealing solution for BMW 323i, 323is, 328is, Z3, 320i, 325i, 325is, 525i, 525iT, and M3 applications listed below.

Key Features

• Elring engine valve cover gasket, part number 147.610
• Seals the valve cover to the cylinder head on compatible BMW engines
• Fits select BMW 323i, 323is, 328is, Z3, 320i, 325i, 325is, 525i, 525iT, and M3 applications
• Cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1527 for the same application
• Cross-references MAHLE VS50350 for the same application
• Additionally required article: 827.312
• Alternative repair kit: 302.340

Detailed Description

Elring 147.610 is an OE-style engine valve cover gasket for BMW inline-six applications where a reliable seal is needed between the valve cover and cylinder head. It is listed for 1992-1995 BMW 320i, 1992-1995 BMW 325i, 1992-1995 BMW 325is, 1995 BMW 525i, 1994-1995 BMW M3, 1992-1994 BMW 525i, 1993 BMW 525iT, 1997 BMW 323i, 1998-1999 BMW 323is, 1996-1999 BMW 328is, and 1999 BMW Z3. If you are searching for a BMW valve cover gasket 147.610 or an Elring valve cover gasket for BMW 325i, this part matches the listed applications.

This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1527 and MAHLE VS50350 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Oil residue on the engine exterior
• Burning oil odor from leaks near hot engine surfaces
• Loss of sealing at the valve cover-to-head interface
• Maintenance replacement during valve cover service on BMW engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine application before ordering, since fitment varies by model year and configuration. This gasket requires additionally required article 827.312, and an alternative repair kit is available under 302.340. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage that could affect sealing. Confirm the correct BMW 323i, 323is, 328is, Z3, 320i, 325i, 325is, 525i, 525iT, or M3 application against the vehicle build date and notes shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with extensive OE and aftermarket coverage. Part number 147.610 is cataloged for the listed BMW applications to support accurate replacement selection and consistent sealing performance.