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Elring 318.640 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set - Left
| Brand | Elring 318.640 |
|---|---|
| Position | Left |
| For Cylinder | 5-8 |
| Supplementary Article/Info 2 | With rubber sleeves |
| Fits | BMW and Land Rover · 23 vehicles |
Valve cover gasket set. Includes rubber sleeves for a more complete sealing solution.
Engine gasket set for sealing the valve cover area.
Cross-references Gates 34796, MAHLE VS50507SL and Victor Reinz 15-33397-01 for the same application. See all 8.
Elring Valve Cover Gasket Set for BMW V8 Engines
The Elring 318.640 engine valve cover gasket set is built for BMW V8 applications that require sealing at cylinders 5-8. It includes rubber sleeves to support a tighter seal at the valve cover interface, helping maintain proper oil control on the left-side bank where specified.
Key Features
- Engine valve cover gasket set for cylinders 5-8
- Includes rubber sleeves for added sealing support
- Elring part number 318.640
- Direct-fit service part for select BMW and Land Rover applications
- Cross-references MAHLE VS50507SL and Victor Reinz 15-33397-01 for the same application
Detailed Description
Elring 318.640 is an engine valve cover gasket set for select BMW 540i, 740i, 740iL, and X5 models, as well as Land Rover Range Rover left-side applications listed below. This gasket set is specified for cylinders 5-8 and uses rubber sleeves to help maintain sealing integrity at the valve cover. For BMW 540i and BMW 740i applications, the part is listed for left-side service on certain model years, while other fitments are noted as N/A in the position field. The Elring 318.640 is a practical replacement when servicing oil leaks at the valve cover on compatible V8 engines.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover, left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 1999-2003 BMW 540i, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 2001-2003 BMW X5, left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 1999-2001 BMW 740i, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 1999-2001 BMW 740iL, N/A. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 2000 BMW X5, N/A.
- Fits 1998 BMW 540i, left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 1998 BMW 740i, left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
- Fits 1998 BMW 740iL, left. Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE.
Common Repair Uses
- Oil seepage from the valve cover area
- Failed sealing around cylinders 5-8
- Maintenance on BMW V8 valve cover service
- Replacement of worn rubber sleeve sealing points
- Leak repair on left-bank valve cover applications
Installation Notes
Confirm engine bank and position before ordering, since listed applications include left-side and N/A position entries. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage that could affect sealing. Verify the application against the vehicle’s engine code and model year, especially on BMW 540i, BMW 740i, BMW 740iL, and BMW X5 fitments.
Quality Assurance
Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-level application coverage across European vehicles. This part is listed with interchange references including MAHLE VS50507SL and Victor Reinz 15-33397-01 for the same application.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Land Rover | Range Rover | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2004 | Land Rover | Range Rover | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2003 | BMW | 540i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2003 | BMW | X5 | — | — | — | 4.6L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2003 | BMW | X5 | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2003 | Land Rover | Range Rover | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2002 | BMW | 540i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2002 | BMW | X5 | — | — | — | 4.6L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2002 | BMW | X5 | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2001 | BMW | 540i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2001 | BMW | 740i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2001 | BMW | 740iL | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2001 | BMW | X5 | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2000 | BMW | 540i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2000 | BMW | 740i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2000 | BMW | 740iL | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 2000 | BMW | X5 | 4.4i | Sport Utility | AWD | 4.4L | V8 | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | BMW | 540i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 1999 | BMW | 740i | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 1999 | BMW | 740iL | — | — | RWD | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 1998 | BMW | 540i | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 1998 | BMW | 740i | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
| 1998 | BMW | 740iL | — | — | — | 4.4L | V8 | — | Left | Supplementary Info: Components deviate from OE |
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