Elring 502.990 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring Valve Cover Gasket for Audi A3 and Volkswagen Jetta

Elring 502.990 is an engine valve cover gasket for select Audi A3 and Volkswagen Jetta applications. It is used to seal the valve cover to the cylinder head and help maintain proper engine oil containment.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket for sealing the valve cover assembly
• Direct-fit replacement for select 2003-2010 Audi A3 and 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta models
• Elring part number 502.990 for catalog and service reference
• Cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1741 and Gates 34855 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is a sealing component for engines in the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Jetta. It is used to restore the seal between the valve cover and cylinder head, helping control oil leakage at the top of the engine. If you are searching for an Audi A3 valve cover gasket or a Volkswagen Jetta engine gasket by part number 502.990, this listing matches the confirmed fitment shown below.

Compatible With 2003-2010 Audi A3 and 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1741 and Gates 34855 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible oil residue on the cylinder head or engine exterior
• Burning-oil odor caused by leakage onto hot engine surfaces
• Loss of sealing integrity from an aged or hardened gasket
• Service replacement during valve cover removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage, cracks, or contamination. Follow the vehicle service procedure and torque specifications for the engine. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering Elring 502.990.

Quality Assurance

Elring is an established sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is cataloged for the confirmed Audi A3 and Volkswagen Jetta applications listed above.