Elring 432.360 Engine Crankcase Breather Gasket

Engine Crankcase Breather Gasket for Audi and Volkswagen

Elring 432.360 is an engine crankcase breather gasket for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It is used in emission control sealing locations where a precise gasket seal is needed to maintain crankcase ventilation integrity.

• Elring replacement gasket for crankcase breather sealing applications
• Direct fitment for select Audi A4, A6, A6 Quattro, A4 Quattro, S4, Cabriolet, and Volkswagen Passat models
• OE-style sealing solution for emission control and crankcase ventilation service
• Part number 432.360 for catalog lookup and ordering
• This part cross-references 078 103 771 C and 01047000 for the same application

Detailed Fitment and Application

Compatible with 1994-2005 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles listed below, Elring 432.360 is used where the crankcase breather assembly requires a reliable gasket seal. Fits 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Fits 2002 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1998-1999 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2000-2002 Audi S4, N/A; Fits 2000-2001 Audi A6, N/A, to chassis no. 4A-S-026 714; Fits 2000-2001 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A, to chassis no. 4A-S-026 714; Fits 1996-2000 Audi A4, N/A, from chassis no. 8D-V-205 001; Fits 1998-1999 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A, from chassis no. 8D-V-205 001; Fits 1996 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A, from chassis no. 8D-V-205 001; Fits 1998-1999 Audi A6, N/A; Fits 1995-1998 Audi Cabriolet, N/A, from chassis no. 8D-V-205 001; Fits 1994 Audi Cabriolet, N/A, to chassis no. 4A-S-026 714. The 432.360 gasket is a practical service part for maintaining the seal at the breather interface on these vehicles.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Oil seepage at the crankcase breather gasket sealing surface
• Vacuum leaks related to a deteriorated breather gasket
• Crankcase ventilation sealing loss during engine service
• Air leakage at the breather housing interface
• Replacement of a worn gasket during emission control repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the chassis breakpoints shown in the fitment data before ordering, especially on Audi A4, A6, A6 Quattro, and Cabriolet applications. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the breather housing for wear, warpage, or contamination that could affect sealing. Verify the part number 432.360 against the original gasket and vehicle identification data before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built for service use in emission control applications. Verify fitment by model year, chassis breakpoint, and original part reference before installation.