Elring 164.111 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Elring 164.111 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Elring 164.111 is an engine water pump gasket with a 1.0 mm thickness for sealing the water pump to the engine on a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is also listed for select Ford Escort models, making it a practical OE-style sealing solution for cooling system service.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system sealing
• 1.0 mm thickness for the specified application
• Elring part number 164.111
• Cross-references Standard Ignition 25609 for the same application
• Compatible with many Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Cabrio, and Audi A4 applications

Detailed Description

This Elring water pump gasket is used to create a proper seal between the water pump and engine mating surface, helping maintain cooling system integrity. The 1.0 mm thickness is an important fitment detail for vehicles that require this specific sealing dimension. Applications include 1980-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1985-1999 Volkswagen Golf, 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat, 1997-2000 Audi A4, and other listed Volkswagen and Audi models. The part number 164.111 is also referenced for select Ford Escort applications.

For buyers searching by vehicle, this gasket is a direct match for many Volkswagen Golf and Jetta cooling system repairs, as well as Audi A4 and A4 Quattro water pump service. Elring 164.111 is also listed for Volkswagen Cabrio, Corrado, Fox, Quantum, Vanagon, Rabbit Convertible, Rabbit Pickup, Caravelle, Derby, and Passat variants across the covered model years.

Common Repair Uses

• Sealing a water pump during cooling system repair
• Replacing a leaking or deteriorated pump gasket
• Restoring proper coolant containment at the pump flange
• Addressing seepage after water pump service on Volkswagen and Audi engines
• Supporting maintenance on select Ford Escort cooling system applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the required gasket thickness before installation, since this part is specified at 1.0 mm. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the water pump and engine flange for corrosion, pitting, or old gasket residue before assembly. Verify the vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on Volkswagen Passat, Golf, Jetta, and Audi A4 fitments where multiple engine configurations may exist.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is cataloged with OE-style fitment references for the listed applications. Cross-reference part numbers include Standard Ignition 25609, helping confirm application matching during parts lookup.