Elring 388.240 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Elring 388.240 Valve Cover Gasket Set

Elring 388.240 is an engine valve cover gasket set built with multiple materials to help restore a proper seal at the valve cover. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Acura Integra and Honda CR-V applications, including 1990-2001 Acura Integra and 1997-2001 Honda CR-V.

Key Features

• Multiple-material construction for valve cover sealing applications
• Fits 1990-2001 Acura Integra and 1997-2001 Honda CR-V
• Engine sealing component for the valve cover area
• Elring part number 388.240 for catalog lookup and ordering
• Cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1524 and MAHLE VS50138 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket set is designed for engine sealing service where the valve cover meets the cylinder head. The multiple-material design supports a reliable seal in applications such as Acura Integra and Honda CR-V models, helping maintain proper engine oil containment and reduce leakage at the top end of the engine. If you are searching for an Elring 388.240 valve cover gasket set for a 1990-2001 Acura Integra or a 1997-2001 Honda CR-V, this part matches those fitments.

Use Elring 388.240 when replacing a worn or leaking valve cover gasket on compatible Acura Integra and Honda CR-V engines. The part number 388.240 is also useful when cross-checking catalog listings for the same engine sealing application.

What It Is Used For

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible gasket hardening, cracking, or flattening
• Engine oil odor from leaks near hot engine surfaces
• Maintenance service on Acura Integra and Honda CR-V valve cover sealing
• Restoring a proper seal after valve cover removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover and cylinder head mating areas for damage or warpage. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and tightening specifications, and verify that the replacement gasket is seated evenly before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket set is built for OE-style sealing performance in the listed applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before installation.