Elring 148.170 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket

Elring 148.170 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Gasket

Elring 148.170 is a multilayer steel (MLS) fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket built for a precise seal at the throttle body interface. It is a direct-fit sealing component for select Audi and Volkswagen applications, including Audi A8 Quattro, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi S4, Audi S6, Volkswagen Touareg, and Volkswagen Phaeton.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for stable sealing performance
• Fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket for intake system service
• Elring part number 148.170 for accurate ordering and replacement
• Cross-reference: MAHLE G32275 for the same application
• OE-style fitment for select 2000-2007 Audi and Volkswagen models

Detailed Description

This Elring throttle body mounting gasket is used at the connection between the throttle body and the intake assembly to maintain a proper seal under engine vacuum and airflow conditions. The MLS construction helps provide consistent contact across the sealing surface, making it a practical replacement for service work on 2004-2007 Audi A8 Quattro, 2000-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 2002-2003 Audi S6, 2004-2005 Audi S4, 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. If you are searching for an Audi A8 Quattro throttle body gasket or a Volkswagen Touareg fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket, Elring 148.170 is the correct reference to verify.

What It Helps Address

• Air leaks at the throttle body mounting surface
• Rough idle caused by a compromised intake seal
• Unmetered air entering the intake tract
• Throttle body service requiring gasket replacement
• Vacuum-related drivability concerns at the intake connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and inspect the throttle body flange for damage or warpage. Confirm the part number and vehicle application before assembly, especially on Audi A6 Quattro, Audi S4, and Volkswagen Touareg models. For best results, install the gasket on a dry, debris-free surface and torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for sealing-system components used in engine service applications. Part number 148.170 is an MLS gasket built for the specified OE-style fitment and sealing requirements of the listed Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.