Elring 299.810 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket for V6 Engines

The Elring 299.810 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) sealing solution for select 4-6 cylinder applications with an 84 mm bore and 1.63 mm installed thickness. It is specified for piston protrusion from 0.92 mm to 0.97 mm, making it a precise choice for engine rebuilds that require exact head gasket selection.

Key Features

• Part number: 299.810
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• 84 mm diameter
• Installed thickness: 1.63 mm
• For cylinder applications 4-6
• Two-hole identification
• Piston protrusion range: 0.92 mm to 0.97 mm
• Fits select Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen models

Detailed Description

Elring 299.810 is an MLS engine cylinder head gasket built for precise sealing in select Audi, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Macan, Porsche Panamera, Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi A7, Audi A7 Quattro, Audi A8 Quattro, Audi Q5, and Audi Q7 applications. The 84 mm bore size and 1.63 mm installed thickness are important when matching the gasket to engine specifications, especially where piston protrusion measurements determine the correct sealing thickness. This part number 299.810 is also cross-referenced to OE-style numbers including 059 103 383 JQ and 958.104.173.20 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Head gasket leakage between the cylinder head and engine block
• Compression loss from a worn or damaged sealing surface
• Coolant and oil mixing caused by failed head sealing
• Overheating concerns linked to compromised cylinder head sealing
• Repair needs during engine teardown, rebuild, or head service

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

Verify bore size, installed thickness, and piston protrusion before installation. This gasket fits 2014-2018 Porsche Cayenne, 2015-2018 Porsche Macan, 2017-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, 2010-2012 Volkswagen Touareg, 2015-2016 Audi A5, 2016 Audi A6, 2014-2016 Audi A6 Quattro, 2016 Audi A7, 2014-2016 Audi A7 Quattro, 2014-2016 Audi A8 Quattro, 2013-2016 Audi Q5, 2013-2016 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013-2015 Audi Q7, 2012-2013 Audi A6 Quattro, 2011-2013 Porsche Cayenne, and 2012-2013 Porsche Panamera. Confirm engine code and measurement requirements before assembly to ensure the correct MLS gasket is selected for the repair.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing systems, and this gasket is manufactured to support accurate cylinder head sealing in demanding OE-style repair applications. Part number 299.810 is built for precise fitment selection based on engine measurements and application data.