Elring 285.023 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 285.023 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 285.023 is an engine cylinder head gasket for select Volkswagen and Audi applications that require a 1.55 mm fibre composite sealing design. With a 78.5 mm diameter, M12 thread size, and piston protrusion range of 0.82 mm to 0.92 mm, it is specified for precise engine sealing in the correct fitment range.

This gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Quantum, Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, and Audi 4000 applications listed below. The Elring 285.023 part number is also referenced by several aftermarket cross numbers for the same application.

• Engine cylinder head gasket for OE-style sealing service
• Fibre composite gasket design
• Installed thickness: 1.55 mm
• Diameter: 78.5 mm
• Thread size: M12
• Piston protrusion range: 0.82 mm to 0.92 mm
• Requires additional article 819.824

Fitment Details

• Fits 1986-1991 Volkswagen Golf, N/A
• Fits 1989-1991 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Installed Thickness: 1.55mm; Diameter: 78.5mm; Thread Size: M12; Piston protrusion from: 0.82mm; Piston protrusion to: 0.92mm
• Fits 1981-1986 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Installed Thickness: 1.55mm; Diameter: 78.5mm; Thread Size: M12; Piston protrusion from: 0.82mm; Piston protrusion to: 0.92mm
• Fits 1987-1988 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A
• Fits 1985 Volkswagen Golf, N/A. To 07/31/1985
• Fits 1982-1984 Volkswagen Quantum, N/A. Installed Thickness: 1.55mm; Diameter: 78.5mm; Thread Size: M12; Piston protrusion from: 0.82mm; Piston protrusion to: 0.92mm
• Fits 1982-1983 Audi 4000, N/A. Engine # from : CR 176 339
• Fits 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, N/A. Installed Thickness: 1.55mm; Diameter: 78.5mm; Thread Size: M12; Piston protrusion from: 0.82mm; Piston protrusion to: 0.92mm

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the head and engine block
• Combustion gas seepage caused by a worn head gasket
• Oil and coolant mixing from a failed sealing interface
• Repair needs during cylinder head service on Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, and related engines

Installation Notes

Verify engine code, piston protrusion, and head thickness requirements before installation. This gasket is specified for engines with piston protrusion from 0.82 mm to 0.92 mm and installed thickness of 1.55 mm. Confirm the need for additional article 819.824 during service, and match the application details for Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Quantum, Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, or Audi 4000 before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this cylinder head gasket is built to meet the dimensional requirements listed for the application. Cross-reference part numbers include CSF 3729 and Monroe-style references such as 30-024849-30 for the same application.