Elring 299.790 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket for V6 Engines

The Elring 299.790 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for precise sealing in demanding engine rebuild and repair work. With an 84 mm diameter, 1.68 mm installed thickness, and cylinder coverage for cylinders 1-3, it is specified for select Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen applications that require exact piston protrusion matching.

• Brand: Elring
• Part number: 299.790
• Engine cylinder head gasket for cylinders 1-3
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design
• 84 mm diameter
• Installed thickness: 1.68 mm
• 3-hole specification
• Piston protrusion range: 0.97 mm to 1.08 mm

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with select 2010-2018 Porsche Cayenne, 2012-2013 Porsche Panamera, 2015-2018 Porsche Macan, 2010-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, and multiple Audi V6 applications including A5, A6, A6 Quattro, A7, A7 Quattro, A8 Quattro, Q5, and Q7. For example, Fits 2014-2018 Porsche Cayenne, N/A; Fits 2015-2018 Porsche Macan, N/A; Fits 2017-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A; Fits 2014-2016 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2014-2016 Audi A7 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2014-2016 Audi A8 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2013-2016 Audi Q5, N/A; Fits 2013-2015 Audi Q7, N/A.

This part cross-references OE and aftermarket numbers such as 059 103 383 JN and 958.104.174.30 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Compression loss from a failed cylinder head seal
• Coolant or oil leakage at the head-to-block interface
• Combustion sealing issues after engine teardown
• Incorrect gasket thickness selection during rebuilds
• Repair needs on engines requiring MLS construction and piston protrusion matching

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify cylinder head and block surfaces are clean, flat, and within specification before installation. Confirm piston protrusion falls within the listed 0.97 mm to 1.08 mm range and match the 1.68 mm installed thickness to the engine build requirements. Always compare the OE number, cylinder count, and engine measurements before assembly. The part number 299.790 should be checked against the vehicle’s engine code and service data prior to installation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with extensive OE-level engine gasket coverage. This MLS cylinder head gasket is built to the dimensional requirements listed above for accurate fitment on the specified Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen applications.