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Elring 311.160 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

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Elring Valve Cover Gasket for V6 Engines

The Elring 311.160 engine valve cover gasket is built for the cylinder bank 1-3 side on supported V6 applications. It is a direct-fit sealing component for maintaining proper valve cover sealing on select Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen models.

Key Features

  • Engine valve cover gasket for cylinder bank 1-3
  • Elring part number 311.160
  • Sealing component for select V6 engine applications
  • OE-style replacement for maintenance and repair work
  • Cross-references 059 103 484 and 71-40487-00 for the same application

Detailed Description

Elring 311.160 is an engine valve cover gasket designed for the cylinder 1-3 side of supported V6 engines. It is used on applications including 2011-2018 Porsche Cayenne, 2015-2018 Porsche Macan, 2010-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, 2015-2016 Audi A5, 2016 Audi A6, 2012-2016 Audi A6 Quattro, 2016 Audi A7, 2014-2016 Audi A7 Quattro, 2014-2016 Audi A8 Quattro, 2013-2016 Audi Q5, 2014-2016 Audi SQ5, 2012-2016 Porsche Panamera, and 2013-2015 Audi Q7. If you are searching for an Audi Q5 valve cover gasket, Porsche Cayenne valve cover gasket, or Volkswagen Touareg valve cover gasket, this part number 311.160 is the relevant sealing solution for the listed vehicles.

What It Helps Address

  • Oil seepage from the valve cover sealing surface
  • Visible oil residue around the cylinder bank 1-3 valve cover area
  • Loss of sealing integrity after gasket wear or heat cycling
  • Maintenance replacement during valve cover service
  • Leak-related contamination around the top of the engine

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine bank orientation before ordering, since this gasket is specified for cylinder 1-3. Inspect the valve cover and mating surfaces for damage, clean all sealing areas thoroughly, and verify the part number 311.160 against the removed gasket and vehicle application before installation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built for precise engine sealing on the listed Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen applications. Verify fitment by year, make, model, and engine bank before installation.

BrandElring
Part Number311.160
For Cylinder1-3

This part fits 51 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2018PorscheCayenne3.0LV6N/A
2018PorscheMacan3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2018VolkswagenTouaregWolfsburgSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2017PorscheCayenne3.0LV6N/A
2017PorscheMacan3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2017VolkswagenTouaregHybridSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiA5S LineCoupeFWD3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiA6EliteSedanFWD3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiA7EliteHatchbackFWD3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiA7 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2016AudiQ53.0LV6DIESELN/A
2016AudiSQ5AWD3.0LV6GASN/A
2016PorscheCayenne3.0LV6N/A
2016PorscheMacan3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2016PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6N/A
2016VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2015AudiA5S LineCoupeFWD3.0LV6N/A
2015AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2015AudiA7 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2015AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2015AudiQ53.0LV6DIESELN/A
2015AudiQ73.0LV6N/A
2015AudiSQ5AWD3.0LV6GASN/A
2015PorscheCayenne3.0LV6N/A
2015PorscheMacanBaseSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2015PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6N/A
2015VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2014AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2014AudiA7 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2014AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2014AudiQ53.0LV6DIESELN/A
2014AudiQ73.0LV6N/A
2014AudiSQ5AWD3.0LV6GASN/A
2014PorscheCayenne3.0LV6N/A
2014PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6N/A
2014VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2013AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2013AudiQ5AWD3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2013AudiQ73.0LV6N/A
2013PorscheCayenne3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2013PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6N/A
2013VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2012AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2012PorscheCayenneBaseSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2012PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6N/A
2012VolkswagenTouaregComfortline TDISport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2011PorscheCayenneBaseSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2011VolkswagenTouaregExecline TDISport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A
2010VolkswagenTouaregTDISport UtilityAWD3.0LV6N/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

059 103 48411129600111296081556048440520P71-40487-00958.105.232.10X83407-01

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.