Elring 488.050 Engine Timing Cover Gasket

Elring Timing Cover Gasket for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram

Elring 488.050 is an engine timing cover gasket made for a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram applications. Built from HNBR (hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber), it provides a sealing material suited for engine environments where heat and oil exposure are constant.

This gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for vehicles including the Ram 1500, Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler 300. The Elring 488.050 part number is also a useful reference when matching OE-style replacement seals for timing cover service.

Key Features

• Engine timing cover gasket for sealing the front engine cover
• HNBR construction for resistance to heat, oil, and long-term engine exposure
• Fits a broad range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles
• Cross-references MAHLE T31772 for the same application
• Elring 488.050 OE-style replacement part number for catalog matching

Detailed Description

Elring 488.050 is an engine timing cover gasket used to seal the timing cover to the engine block and help maintain proper oil containment at the front of the engine. The HNBR material is selected for demanding under-hood conditions, where repeated heat cycles and oil contact can affect sealing performance. This makes it a practical replacement choice for service work on Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ram 2500 applications.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 2005-2020 Chrysler 300, N/A; Fits 2006-2023 Dodge Charger, N/A; Fits 2008-2023 Dodge Challenger, N/A; Fits 2005-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, N/A; and Fits 2011-2024 Ram 1500, N/A. This part also fits additional Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler models listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references MAHLE T31772 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover sealing surface
• Front engine leaks caused by a worn or flattened gasket
• Sealing loss after timing cover removal during engine service
• Maintenance replacement on high-mileage Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the timing cover and block for damage, corrosion, or old sealant residue. Verify the gasket matches the engine configuration before assembly, and follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and sealant use where specified by the manufacturer.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand in the automotive aftermarket, and this gasket uses HNBR material for engine sealing durability. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and engine application before installation.