Elring 318.550 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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.