Elring 154.980 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 154.980 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 154.980 is an MLS engine cylinder head gasket built for precise sealing in select BMW applications. With an 81 mm bore and 0.7 mm thickness, it supports the sealing demands of the cylinder head-to-block interface on the 2001-2005 BMW 320i and 2000-2002 BMW Z3.

Key Features

• Multilayer Steel (MLS) gasket design for consistent sealing performance
• 0.7 mm thickness for the specified engine application
• 81 mm diameter
• Engine cylinder head gasket for the sealing system
• Elring part number 154.980

Detailed Description

This Elring head gasket is specified for BMW 320i models from 2001-2005 and BMW Z3 models from 2000-2002. The MLS construction is used in modern engine sealing applications where controlled compression and stable sealing surfaces are required. Elring 154.980 is a direct-fit style cylinder head gasket for the listed vehicles, and it cross-references 11 12 1 435 586 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a BMW 320i head gasket 0.7 mm or a BMW Z3 cylinder head gasket 81 mm, this part number provides the listed dimensions and fitment details needed for selection. Elring 154.980 should be matched to the engine specification and the required additional article 802.820 before installation.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the head and engine block
• Combustion gas seepage into the cooling system
• Oil and coolant mixing caused by head gasket failure
• Sealing issues after cylinder head service or engine repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine code, bore size, and gasket thickness before installation. The listed additional required article number is 802.820, so verify that all required components are on hand before assembly. Clean and inspect the head and block mating surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-level engineering focus for engine gaskets and related components. This part is built as an MLS cylinder head gasket for the specified BMW applications and dimensions.