Elring 240.160 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Right

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 240.160 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for precise sealing in high-compression engine assemblies. With an 85.5 mm diameter and 0.9 mm installed thickness, it is specified for select Audi applications that require accurate head-to-block sealing.

Compatible with Audi A8 Quattro, RS7, S6, S7, and S8 applications listed below, this Elring 240.160 gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for the right-side cylinder head where specified.

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for consistent sealing performance
• 85.5 mm diameter for the specified engine bore application
• 0.9 mm installed thickness for the listed fitments
• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant/oil passages
• Cross-reference part number: 079 103 383 DP

Fitment Details

• Fits 2013-2018 Audi A8 Quattro, right; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm
• Fits 2014-2018 Audi RS7, right; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm
• Fits 2018 Audi S6, N/A; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm
• Fits 2018 Audi S7, N/A; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm
• Fits 2013-2018 Audi S8, right; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm
• Fits 2013-2017 Audi S6, right; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm
• Fits 2013-2017 Audi S7, right; installed thickness: 0.9 mm; diameter: 85.5 mm

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Combustion pressure leakage at the cylinder head interface
• Coolant seepage between the head and engine block
• Engine oil crossover at the head sealing surface
• Compression loss from a compromised head gasket seal
• Sealing issues during cylinder head service or rebuild work

Installation Notes

Verify engine code, cylinder head side, bore diameter, and installed thickness before installation. The listed fitment includes right-side applications for several models and N/A positions for 2018 Audi S6 and S7 entries, so confirm the exact engine configuration against the vehicle before ordering. Clean and inspect all mating surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing systems, and this MLS head gasket is engineered to meet the dimensional requirements of the listed Audi applications. Part number 240.160 is intended for precise replacement use in the specified fitments.