Elring 311.160 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Elring 311.160
For Cylinder 1-3
Fits Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen · 51 vehicles

Engine valve cover gasket for dependable sealing performance.

Cross-references 059 103 484, 71-40487-00 and 958.105.232.10 for the same application. See all 8.

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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.

This part fits 51 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypeNotes
2018PorscheCayenne3.0LV6
2018PorscheMacan3.0LV6DIESEL
2018VolkswagenTouaregWolfsburgSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2017PorscheCayenne3.0LV6
2017PorscheMacan3.0LV6DIESEL
2017VolkswagenTouaregHybridSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2016AudiA5S LineCoupeFWD3.0LV6
2016AudiA6EliteSedanFWD3.0LV6
2016AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6
2016AudiA7EliteHatchbackFWD3.0LV6
2016AudiA7 Quattro3.0LV6
2016AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6
2016AudiQ53.0LV6DIESEL
2016AudiSQ5AWD3.0LV6GAS
2016PorscheCayenne3.0LV6
2016PorscheMacan3.0LV6DIESEL
2016PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6
2016VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESEL
2015AudiA5S LineCoupeFWD3.0LV6
2015AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6
2015AudiA7 Quattro3.0LV6
2015AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6
2015AudiQ53.0LV6DIESEL
2015AudiQ73.0LV6
2015AudiSQ5AWD3.0LV6GAS
2015PorscheCayenne3.0LV6
2015PorscheMacanBaseSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2015PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6
2015VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESEL
2014AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6
2014AudiA7 Quattro3.0LV6
2014AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6
2014AudiQ53.0LV6DIESEL
2014AudiQ73.0LV6
2014AudiSQ5AWD3.0LV6GAS
2014PorscheCayenne3.0LV6
2014PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6
2014VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESEL
2013AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6DIESEL
2013AudiQ5AWD3.0LV6DIESEL
2013AudiQ73.0LV6
2013PorscheCayenne3.0LV6DIESEL
2013PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6
2013VolkswagenTouaregAWD3.0LV6DIESEL
2012AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6DIESEL
2012PorscheCayenneBaseSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2012PorschePanameraBaseHatchbackRWD3.0LV6
2012VolkswagenTouaregComfortline TDISport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2011PorscheCayenneBaseSport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2011VolkswagenTouaregExecline TDISport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
2010VolkswagenTouaregTDISport UtilityAWD3.0LV6
Directly replaces or cross-references 8 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
059 103 48471-40487-00958.105.232.10440520P15560481112960011129608X83407-01