Elring 172.300 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 172.300 Inner Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 172.300 is an inner engine valve cover gasket for the spark plug sided valve cover on select Mercedes-Benz AMG applications. It is built for the inner fitting position and supports a precise seal where oil control and ignition well integrity matter most.

Key Features

• Inner fitting position for the spark plug sided valve cover
• Engine sealing component for Mercedes-Benz AMG V8 applications
• Elring part number 172.300 for direct identification
• Cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 159 016 00 21 and A 159 016 00 21
• Fits 2007-2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG models listed below

Fitment Details

• Fits 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2012-2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG, spark plug sided.
• Fits 2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG, spark plug sided.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the spark plug sided valve cover
• Loss of sealing at the inner valve cover edge
• Oil contamination in the ignition area
• Maintenance replacement for worn engine sealing surfaces
• Leak repair on Mercedes-Benz AMG valve cover service work

Installation Notes

Confirm the inner fitting position before installation and match the part number to the vehicle’s OE reference. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the valve cover and mating surfaces for damage or warpage before assembly. For best results, follow the factory service procedure for the specific Mercedes-Benz AMG engine.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket is identified by Elring 172.300 for accurate parts lookup and OE-style replacement matching on the listed Mercedes-Benz AMG applications.