Elring 340.290 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Elring 340.290 Crankshaft Seal Overview

The Elring 340.290 engine crankshaft seal is a PTFE radial shaft seal built for precise sealing at the crankshaft. It features a 35.0 mm inside diameter, a dust lip, and a housing design for controlled fitment in supported Volkswagen and Audi applications.

Use this seal when servicing engine oil leaks at the crankshaft area on vehicles such as the Audi A3, Audi Q5, and Volkswagen Golf. Elring 340.290 is listed for multiple OE-style applications and cross-references common replacement numbers for the same use case.

Key Features

• PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) sealing material for low-friction crankshaft sealing
• 35.0 mm inside diameter
• Dust lip included to help protect the sealing edge
• Housing type seal for supported engine applications
• Radial shaft seal design: SP
• Swirl type: RD, also described as right-hand twist in fitment notes
• Elring part number 340.290 for direct catalog identification

Detailed Product Description

Elring 340.290 is an engine crankshaft seal engineered for vehicles that require a 35 mm PTFE seal with a dust lip and housing-style construction. The PTFE sealing surface is commonly used in modern engine sealing systems where consistent contact and reduced wear are important. This part number is listed across a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including Audi A1, A3, A4, A5, Q2, Q3, Q5, TT, and Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Crafter, and Caddy. This part cross-references Wix 46749 for the same application.

For buyers searching for an Audi Q5 crankshaft seal, Volkswagen Golf crankshaft seal, or Elring 340.290 crankshaft seal, this listing provides the core specifications needed to confirm the correct engine sealing component before installation.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Engine oil seepage at the crankshaft sealing point
• Visible oil residue around the front or rear crankshaft area
• Seal wear caused by age, heat, and crankshaft rotation
• Contamination entering the sealing area through a worn dust lip
• Leak recurrence after replacing a damaged or hardened crankshaft seal

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm the 35.0 mm inside diameter and seal design before installation.
• Observe mounting information for applications that specify right-hand twist or swirl type RD.
• Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for scoring, corrosion, or debris before fitting the new seal.
• Clean the housing and surrounding engine area to avoid damaging the PTFE sealing lip during installation.
• Verify the exact vehicle application, especially on Audi A3, Audi Q3 Quattro, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Passat listings with mounting notes.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this crankshaft seal is cataloged with OE-style interchange references for supported Audi and Volkswagen applications. Part number 340.290 is specified with defined material, diameter, dust lip, housing type, and seal design details to support accurate parts matching.