Elring 196.991 Engine Valve Cover Gasket
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Elring 196.991 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Elring 196.991
Material Rubber cork
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Valve cover gasket. Rubber cork construction helps create a reliable seal.

Cross-references Victor Reinz 71-12883-10, 31-022840-00 and 70-12883-10 for the same application. See all 14.

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Elring 196.991 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 196.991 is an engine valve cover gasket made from rubber cork for a reliable seal between the valve cover and cylinder head. It is built for service work where oil control and clean engine operation matter, including common valve cover gasket replacement jobs on import and domestic engines.

Key Features

  • Rubber cork construction for sealing performance and conformability
  • Engine valve cover gasket for the Engine > Gaskets and Sealing Systems category
  • Elring part number 196.991 for accurate ordering and identification
  • Cross-references Victor Reinz 71-12883-10 for the same application
  • Also cross-references 31-022840-00 for application matching

Product Details

This Elring valve cover gasket is designed to replace a worn or hardened seal that can allow oil to escape from the top of the engine. The rubber cork material helps create a stable seal across the valve cover mating surface, making it a practical choice for valve cover gasket service on vehicles such as Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla applications where top-end oil sealing is critical. Use Elring 196.991 when you need a direct replacement gasket identified by the same part number during engine maintenance or repair.

Common Problems It Can Help Solve

  • Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
  • Oil residue on the engine exterior
  • Burning-oil odor from leaks onto hot engine components
  • Loss of sealing after the original gasket hardens or shrinks
  • Messy spark plug tube areas caused by top-end oil leakage

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the valve cover and cylinder head sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Inspect the cover for warping, cracks, or damage that could affect sealing, and replace any contaminated or flattened gasket surfaces as needed. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and tightening specifications to help the gasket seat evenly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is produced to support dependable engine sealing performance in routine repair work.

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Victor Reinz — 71-12883-1031-022840-0070-12883-10419 678-803824440493P155553211004700GEG 4433JM 495JM495VS 21575VS30033X03824-01