Elring 242.650 Engine Camshaft Seal

Engine Camshaft Seal for VW and Audi

Elring 242.650 is an engine camshaft seal built for front-side applications on select Audi and Volkswagen models. It uses a PTFE/ACM sealing material blend, a dust lip, and a right-hand twist radial shaft seal design to support clean, controlled sealing at the camshaft.

Key Features

• Elring engine camshaft seal, part number 242.650
• PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and ACM (polyacrylate rubber) construction
• 36 mm inner diameter, 46 mm outer diameter, 7 mm height
• Dust cover with dust lip for added sealing protection
• ASW radial shaft seal design with RD swirl type
• Fits front-side camshaft seal applications on select Audi A1, Audi A3, Audi Q3, Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Tiguan, and related models

Detailed Description

This Elring camshaft seal is specified for a range of Volkswagen and Audi engines where precise shaft sealing is critical. The PTFE/ACM material combination is selected for durability and sealing performance, while the dust lip helps reduce contamination at the sealing edge. With a 36 mm inner diameter, 46 mm outer diameter, and 7 mm height, 242.650 is a direct-fit style seal for many front-side engine applications. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 43535 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes select Audi A1, A3, A3 Sportback e-tron, Q2, and Q3 models, plus Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Caddy, Tiguan, Polo, Up!, Virtus, Taos, T-Cross, Nivus, Saveiro, and Taigun applications. Elring 242.650 is a practical choice when replacing a worn camshaft seal on engines that require the listed dimensions and right-hand twist sealing design.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the sealing surface
• Seal wear from age, heat, and engine operation
• Loss of sealing integrity on front-side camshaft locations
• Leak-related maintenance on select Audi and Volkswagen engines

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the seal dimensions and swirl type before installation.
• Observe the mounting information for the specific engine application.
• Inspect the camshaft sealing surface for scoring or wear before fitting the new seal.
• Confirm the vehicle’s engine code and front-side seal location against the catalog listing.
• Use clean installation practices to avoid damaging the PTFE sealing lip.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with extensive OE-level application coverage. Part number 242.650 is built to match the listed dimensional and design requirements for the specified Audi and Volkswagen fitments.