Elring 148.271 Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Exhaust Manifold Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Elring 148.271 is an exhaust manifold gasket for select Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi applications. It provides the sealing interface between the exhaust manifold and cylinder head to help maintain exhaust system integrity on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Exhaust manifold gasket for OE-style replacement service
• Fits 2011-2014 Porsche Cayenne, 2016-2018 Porsche Cayenne, 2009-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2008-2012 Audi Q7
• Supports proper sealing at the exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head joint
• Elring part number 148.271 for catalog and service matching
• This part cross-references Victor Reinz 71-36117-00 for the same application

Detailed Description

Use Elring 148.271 when replacing a worn or damaged exhaust manifold gasket on the Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, or Audi Q7 listed in the fitment data. This gasket is specified for the exhaust sealing point and is selected to match the original application layout across the covered model years. If you are searching for an exhaust manifold gasket for 2008-2012 Audi Q7, 2009-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, or 2011-2014 and 2016-2018 Porsche Cayenne, this part number is the direct reference to verify before ordering.

What It Helps Address

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold-to-cylinder head sealing surface
• Noise from a leaking exhaust manifold joint
• Loss of sealing after gasket wear or removal during service
• Exhaust odor entering the engine bay from a failed seal
• Service replacement needs on Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, and Audi Q7 exhaust systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine and chassis fitment against the vehicle identification data before installation. Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly, inspect the manifold and fasteners for damage, and follow the manufacturer’s tightening sequence and torque specifications during assembly. Replace the gasket any time the manifold is removed to restore the sealing joint.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and part number 148.271 is cataloged for the listed OE-style exhaust applications. Verify the part number and vehicle fitment before installation.