Elring 408.591 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket

Elring Intake Manifold Gasket 408.591

Elring 408.591 is an engine intake manifold gasket built for precise sealing in select Volkswagen and Audi applications. With a 5.35 mm thickness and measured 36.2 mm inner diameter and 41.2 mm outer diameter, it is specified for vehicles that require accurate intake sealing dimensions.

Key Features

• Engine intake manifold gasket for sealing the intake manifold to the engine
• Thickness: 5.35 mm
• Inner diameter: 36.2 mm
• Outer diameter: 41.2 mm
• Elring part number 408.591 for catalog lookup and ordering
• Cross-reference part numbers include 030 129 717 F and 030 198 717

Fitment Details

• Fits 2022-2023 Volkswagen Saveiro, N/A
• Fits 2018 Volkswagen Saveiro, N/A
• Fits 2010-2016 Volkswagen Saveiro, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen CrossFox, N/A; Notes: Inner Diameter: 36.2mm; Outer Diameter: 41.2mm
• Fits 2005-2009 Volkswagen Lupo, N/A; Notes: Inner Diameter: 36.2mm; Outer Diameter: 41.2mm
• Fits 2006-2007 Volkswagen Polo, N/A
• Fits 2003-2005 Volkswagen Polo, N/A; Notes: Inner Diameter: 36.2mm; Outer Diameter: 41.2mm
• Fits 2002-2004 Audi A3, N/A
• Fits 1992 Volkswagen Golf, N/A

Product Description

This Elring intake manifold gasket is intended for engines that need a correctly sized sealing interface at the intake manifold. The listed dimensions help match the gasket to the intake opening and sealing surface, which is important for maintaining proper manifold sealing on Volkswagen Saveiro, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Lupo, Volkswagen CrossFox, Audi A3, and Volkswagen Golf applications. Elring 408.591 is a practical OE-style service part for repair work where the original gasket has aged, flattened, or no longer seals cleanly.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Intake manifold vacuum leaks caused by a worn or compressed gasket
• Rough idle related to unsealed intake joints
• Air leaks that can affect engine performance and drivability
• Oil or dirt intrusion at the manifold sealing surface
• Repeat sealing problems after intake service when the original gasket is no longer dimensionally stable

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the intake manifold opening dimensions before installation and compare them to the listed 36.2 mm inner diameter and 41.2 mm outer diameter. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly so the gasket seats evenly, and inspect the manifold and cylinder head surfaces for damage, warping, or residue before reassembly. Verify vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Saveiro variants where engine configurations can vary.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and part number 408.591 is cataloged for engine intake manifold sealing applications with defined dimensional specifications for accurate fitment.