Elring 402.324 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Left

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket for Mercedes-Benz V8

Elring part number 402.324 is a multilayer steel cylinder head gasket built for left-side engine applications in select Mercedes-Benz V8 models. With a 0.65 mm thickness, it is specified for precise sealing in high-compression engines where head gasket integrity matters.

Key Features

• Multilayer Steel (MLS) gasket design for consistent sealing performance
• 0.65 mm thickness for the specified engine application
• Engine cylinder head gasket for left-side fitment
• Elring 402.324 for Mercedes-Benz performance and luxury V8 platforms
• Cross-reference: this part cross-references 113 016 02 20 and 113 016 04 20 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is engineered for Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, SLK55 AMG, G500, ML500, R500, C55 AMG, CL500, CL55 AMG, CLK500, CLK55 AMG, CLS500, E500, E55 AMG, S500, S55 AMG, SL500, SL55 AMG, and ML55 AMG applications listed in the fitment data. The MLS construction helps maintain a stable seal between the cylinder head and engine block, while the 0.65 mm thickness supports the original sealing specification for the intended engine setup. Elring 402.324 is a direct-fit sealing component for left-side applications across multiple Mercedes-Benz models from 1998 through 2011.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or failed cylinder head gasket on Mercedes-Benz V8 engines
• Restoring compression sealing between the cylinder head and engine block
• Addressing coolant loss caused by head gasket sealing failure
• Correcting combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
• Repairing oil seepage at the cylinder head sealing surface

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine-side fitment before installation, since this gasket is listed for left-side applications only. The fitment data also notes an additionally required article, 760.030, so confirm all related components before beginning the repair. Clean and inspect the head and block sealing surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built to the stated MLS design and thickness for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications. Confirm part number 402.324 against the vehicle’s engine code and side designation before installation.