{"product_id":"elring-316-482-engine-valve-stem-oil-seal-set","title":"Elring 316.482 Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElring 316.482 Valve Stem Oil Seal Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElring 316.482 is an engine valve stem oil seal set for sealing the valve stems and helping control oil flow in the cylinder head. It is a direct-fit sealing component for service work on Mercedes-Benz engine applications that use this seal design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine valve stem oil seal set for cylinder head service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain proper oil control around the valve stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElring sealing component for OE-style engine repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-reference part numbers include Victor Reinz 12-21918-04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 316.482 for catalog and service identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for engine sealing applications, this Elring valve stem oil seal set is used during cylinder head maintenance to replace worn seals that can allow excess oil to enter the combustion chamber. For Mercedes-Benz engine repair, the 316.482 seal set supports accurate valve stem sealing and helps restore normal oil control in the valvetrain area. The part number 316.482 may also appear in service catalogs under related interchange references for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues It Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue exhaust smoke caused by worn valve stem seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil consumption linked to valve guide sealing wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil fouling on spark plugs from valve stem leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil seepage into the combustion chamber during engine operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of proper sealing during cylinder head rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall during cylinder head service with the valve train disassembled and the sealing surfaces cleaned. Verify valve stem and guide condition before installation, and follow the engine service procedure for the specific Mercedes-Benz application. Use the correct tools to avoid damaging the new seals during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElring is a recognized engine sealing brand used in professional repair environments. This part cross-references Victor Reinz 12-21918-04 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43411005243573,"sku":"DTWD-316.482","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/EL_316482_Fro.jpg?v=1774730456","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/elring-316-482-engine-valve-stem-oil-seal-set","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}