Elring 310.581 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 310.581 Valve Cover Gasket for VW and Audi

Elring 310.581 is an engine valve cover gasket made from cork for a direct sealing application on select Volkswagen and Audi engines. It is built for flat-gasket valve cover designs and supports a clean, reliable seal where oil control matters most.

• Cork construction for traditional valve cover sealing applications
• Engine valve cover gasket for flat-gasket designs
• Bore diameter: 8.5 mm
• Requires additional article 090.353 for the listed application
• Alternative repair kit reference: 314.773
• Cross-reference part numbers include MAHLE VS30024 and Victor Reinz 71-12947-20

Sealing Details and Fitment

This Elring valve cover gasket is listed for a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi models, including Fits 1998-1999 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1985-1997 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1981-1995 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 1990-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; Fits 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; Fits 1988-1990 Audi 80, N/A; Fits 1987-1990 Volkswagen Fox, N/A; Fits 1986-1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; Fits 1988 Audi 90, N/A; Fits 1982-1985 Volkswagen Quantum, N/A; Fits 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, N/A; Fits 1982-1984 Volkswagen Vanagon, N/A; Fits 1982-1983 Audi 4000, N/A; Fits 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, N/A; Fits 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; and Fits 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, N/A. Many of these applications are noted as flat gasket shapes, making this part relevant for older VW and Audi valve cover sealing service.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Sealing loss from an aged or hardened gasket
• Leaks after valve cover service on flat-gasket engines
• Maintenance on older Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Cabriolet, and Audi 80/4000 engines
• Replacement of a worn cork valve cover seal

Installation Notes

Confirm the valve cover design and match the gasket shape to the engine before installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly, inspect the cover for warpage, and verify the required additional article 090.353 is on hand for the listed application. Use the alternative repair kit reference 314.773 when comparing service options for the same engine family.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing systems, and part number 310.581 is cataloged with OE-style interchange references for the same application, including MAHLE VS30024 and Victor Reinz 71-12947-20.