Elring 178.330 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Overview

Elring 178.330 is an engine cylinder head gasket built for direct sealing performance in select Dodge and Jeep applications. It uses a multilayer steel construction to maintain a reliable seal under combustion pressure and thermal cycling.

Compatible With 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger, 2020-2023 Dodge Charger, 2015-2018 Dodge Charger, 2023-2024 Dodge Durango, and 2018-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for consistent sealing across the head-to-block interface.
• Four-layer construction for added sealing stability.
• 0.87 mm installed thickness for applications that require precise gasket stack height.
• 106.1 mm cylinder bore diameter.
• METALOFL material specification from Elring.

Detailed Fitment and Function

This Elring head gasket, part number 178.330, is used to seal the cylinder head to the engine block and help contain compression, coolant, and oil passages. It is a fitment-based replacement for engines in the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee applications listed above. The MLS design and measured thickness support accurate sealing where combustion integrity and leak control are critical.

This part cross-references 10261700 and 68164621AE for the same application.

Common Issues It Can Address

• Compression loss from a worn or damaged head gasket.
• Coolant seepage between the cylinder head and engine block.
• Oil leakage at the head sealing surface.
• Combustion gas leakage that affects engine operation.

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Verify cylinder bore diameter, gasket thickness, and engine application before installation. The right-side fitting position is listed in the product data and should be matched to the engine configuration during service. Part number 178.330 should be installed on a properly prepared sealing surface for accurate results.

Elring supplies sealing components for engine service applications, with gasket designs focused on fit and dependable sealing performance.