Elring 482.840 Engine Gasket Set

Elring 482.840 Engine Gasket Set for Volkswagen Beetle

Elring 482.840 is an engine gasket set for 1975-1979 Volkswagen Beetle applications. It is specified without valve stem seals and includes fitment notes for a crankshaft seal, making it a focused sealing solution for Beetle engine service.

Key Features

• Engine gasket set for Volkswagen Beetle models from 1975-1979
• Supplementary article information: without valve stem seals
• Fitment notes include crankshaft seal coverage
• Supplementary info 2: without cylinder head gasket or valve stem seals
• Elring part number 482.840 for catalog and cross-reference use

Detailed Description

This Elring 482.840 engine gasket set is built for 1975-1979 Volkswagen Beetle engine sealing service where the listed application calls for a set without valve stem seals. The fitment notes also identify crankshaft seal coverage and specify that the cylinder head gasket and valve stem seals are not included in the application notes, so it is important to match the exact engine sealing requirements before ordering. This part cross-references MAHLE FS3574 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Volkswagen Beetle engine gasket set, Elring 482.840 provides a direct catalog match for the 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979 Beetle platform. Use this part when you need an engine gasket set identified by the Elring 482.840 number and the listed sealing configuration.

Common Issues This Part Addresses

• Oil leaks at engine sealing surfaces
• Loss of compression from worn or damaged gaskets
• Crankshaft seal seepage in the listed Beetle application
• Leak paths created by aged engine seals during overhaul
• Service replacement for deteriorated gasket materials

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine configuration against the notes before installation, especially the absence of valve stem seals and the listed crankshaft seal detail. Compare the removed components to the new gasket set and confirm that the cylinder head gasket and valve stem seals are addressed separately if required by the repair. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect sealing faces for damage before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand, and part number 482.840 is cataloged with direct interchange reference support for application matching. Confirm the vehicle year and engine sealing specification against the fitment notes before installation.