Elring 318.550 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Brand Elring 318.550
Supplementary Article/Info 2 With rubber sleeves
Fits BMW · 27 vehicles

Valve cover gasket set. Includes rubber sleeves for a more complete sealing solution.

Cross-references Victor Reinz 15-31036-01, 11 12 0 034 107 and 09767 for the same application. See all 7.

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Elring Valve Cover Gasket Set for BMW

Elring 318.550 is an engine valve cover gasket set for select BMW inline-six applications. It includes rubber sleeves and is built for vehicles where the components deviate from OE, making it a direct-fit sealing solution for common valve cover leak repairs.

Key Features

  • Engine valve cover gasket set for BMW applications
  • Includes rubber sleeves
  • Elring part number 318.550
  • Cross-references Victor Reinz 15-31036-01 for the same application
  • Engine sealing component for leak repair and maintenance

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket set is used to restore the seal between the valve cover and cylinder head on select BMW models. It is listed for 1992-1999 BMW 320i, 323i, 323is, 325i, 325is, 328is, 525i, 525iT, M3, and Z3 applications, with fitment notes indicating components deviate from OE on certain vehicles and date ranges. If you are servicing a BMW 323is, 328is, or 525i with an oil seep at the valve cover, Elring 318.550 provides the sealing components needed for that repair.

What It Helps Repair

  • Oil leaking from the valve cover perimeter
  • Oil seepage around spark plug wells
  • Burning oil odor from seepage onto hot engine surfaces
  • Wet or dirty cylinder head and upper engine area
  • Maintenance issues caused by a hardened or flattened gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage. Replace worn rubber sleeves during service and verify the vehicle’s production date against the fitment notes, especially on BMW 325i, 325is, 525i, and 525iT applications. Confirm the correct engine configuration before ordering, since some listed applications note components that deviate from OE.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket set is built for engine service applications where accurate sealing is critical. Verify fitment by year, model, and production-date notes before installation.

This part fits 27 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypeNotes
1999BMW323is———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1999BMW328is———2.8LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1999BMWZ3CoupeCoupeRWD2.8LL6——
1998BMW323is———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1998BMW328is———2.8LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1997BMW323i———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1997BMW328is———2.8LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1996BMW328is———2.8LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; To 09/1995
1995BMW320i——RWD2.0LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1995BMW325i———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1995BMW325is———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1995BMW525i——RWD2.5LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1995BMWM3——RWD3.0LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1994BMW320i——RWD2.0LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1994BMW325i———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1994BMW325is———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1994BMW525i——RWD2.5LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1994BMWM3——RWD3.0LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1993BMW320i——RWD2.0LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1993BMW325i———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1993BMW325is———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1993BMW525i——RWD2.5LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1993BMW525iT———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1992BMW320i——RWD2.0LL6GASSupplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1992BMW325i———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
1992BMW325is———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE; From 10/1992
1992BMW525i———2.5LL6—Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE
Directly replaces or cross-references 7 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Victor Reinz — 15-31036-0111 12 0 034 10709767026177P911542056006800V32248-00