Elring 478.960 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Elring 478.960 Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Elring 478.960 is an engine cylinder head gasket set for select Honda and Acura V6 applications. It includes valve stem seals and is built around a cast aluminium cylinder head cover material specification for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket set for Honda and Acura V6 engines
• Includes valve stem seals for sealing support at the valve guides
• Cylinder head cover material: cast aluminium
• Elring 478.960 for OE-style engine sealing service
• Cross-references MAHLE HS54755 for the same application

Fitment

• Fits 2010-2017 Honda Odyssey, N/A
• Fits 2005 Honda Odyssey, N/A
• Fits 2013-2015 Acura RDX, N/A
• Fits 2008-2015 Honda Pilot, N/A
• Fits 2009-2014 Acura TL, N/A
• Fits 2010-2014 Acura TSX, N/A
• Fits 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline, N/A
• Fits 2008-2013 Honda Accord, N/A
• Fits 2012 Honda Crosstour, N/A
• Fits 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, N/A

Detailed Description

This Elring 478.960 engine cylinder head gasket set is listed for a wide range of Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Accord, Acura TL, Acura TSX, Acura RDX, and Honda Crosstour applications. It is intended for engine sealing service where the cylinder head, valve train sealing surfaces, and related top-end components are being serviced. The included valve stem seals add coverage for the upper engine sealing points commonly addressed during cylinder head work.

For buyers searching for a Honda Odyssey head gasket set, Honda Pilot cylinder head gasket set, or Acura TL engine gasket set, Elring 478.960 provides a direct part-number reference for the listed vehicles. This part also cross-references MAHLE HS54755 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Oil or coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Valve stem seal wear that contributes to oil consumption
• Loss of compression from damaged top-end sealing components
• Engine teardown service requiring renewed head gasket sealing parts
• Top-end reseal work on Honda and Acura V6 engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code, cylinder head condition, and gasket surface flatness before installation. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque-angle specifications during reassembly. Replace related seals and inspect the cylinder head, valves, and cooling system components while the engine is apart. Verify fitment by year, make, and model before ordering Elring 478.960.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand with OE-focused gasket and sealing system coverage. This part number, 478.960, is cataloged for the listed Honda and Acura applications to support accurate parts matching for engine repair.