Elring 318.620 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set - Left

Elring Valve Cover Gasket Set for BMW V8

Elring 318.620 is an engine valve cover gasket set for BMW V8 applications that require sealing for cylinders 5-8. It includes rubber sleeves to support a tighter seal at the valve cover interface and help maintain oil control on the upper engine.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket set for BMW V8 cylinder bank 5-8
• Includes rubber sleeves for the specified sealing points
• Elring 318.620 for upper-engine sealing service
• Cross-references MAHLE VS50505SL and Victor Reinz 15-31822-01 for the same application
• Compatible with select BMW 530i, 540i, 740i, 740iL, and 840Ci models

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket set is built for the cylinder 5-8 side of the engine and is used where the valve cover must be removed and resealed during maintenance. The included rubber sleeves address the sealing points called out in the product attributes, making this a focused replacement for upper-engine oil sealing service. Elring 318.620 is listed for select BMW 530i, 540i, 740i, 740iL, and 840Ci applications, including 1993-1998 BMW 740i and 740iL coverage in the fitment data.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1998 BMW 740i, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1993-1994 BMW 740i, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1998 BMW 740iL, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1993-1994 BMW 740iL, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1997 BMW 740i, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1995 BMW 740i, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1995-1997 BMW 740iL, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1997 BMW 840Ci, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1994-1996 BMW 840Ci, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 530i, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 540i, Left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.

Common Repair Uses

• Oil seepage from the valve cover area
• Upper-engine gasket replacement during service
• Sealing wear at cylinder bank 5-8
• Leak repair on select BMW V8 engines
• Replacement of aged or hardened valve cover sealing components

Installation Notes

Confirm cylinder-bank orientation before installation, since this set is specified for cylinders 5-8. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage before fitting the new gasket and rubber sleeves. Verify the exact BMW model, year, and position against the fitment list, especially where the listing notes components that deviate from OE.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this part is cataloged as an engine gasket solution for BMW service work. Verify part number 318.620 against the vehicle application before installation.