Elring 166.660 Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

Elring Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set for BMW Z3

Elring 166.660 is an engine timing cover gasket set for select BMW Z3 models from 1998-2001. It is built for sealing the timing cover area and supporting proper engine oil containment at the front of the engine.

Key Features

• Engine timing cover gasket set for the BMW Z3
• Direct fitment for 1998-2001 BMW Z3 applications
• Supports sealing at the timing cover interface
• Elring part number 166.660 for catalog matching
• Cross-references BMW 11 14 1 317 289 and 00763700 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring timing cover gasket set is intended for BMW Z3 vehicles in the 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 model years. Use it when servicing the front engine cover area and replacing a worn or leaking timing cover seal on a BMW Z3. The Elring 166.660 listing helps identify the correct sealing component for this application, and the part number 166.660 can be used for catalog lookup and verification.

Common Issues It May Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover sealing surface
• Visible engine oil leaks from the front cover area
• Degraded gasket material from age and heat cycling
• Loss of sealing integrity after timing cover service

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the timing cover and adjacent sealing faces for damage or warpage. Confirm vehicle fitment by year and model before ordering. For BMW Z3 timing cover gasket replacement, verify that the application matches your engine configuration and compare the old gasket to the new part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is an established sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket set is cataloged for the specified BMW Z3 fitment. Use part number 166.660 to confirm application details during service or parts lookup.