Elring 521.300 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Elring 521.300 Valve Cover Gasket Set

Elring 521.300 is an engine valve cover gasket set built for sealing service on select Hyundai and Kia applications. With a zinc-copper brazing alloy (Zn-Cu) material specification, this part is listed for multiple 4-cylinder engine fitments across Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, Tiburon, and Kia Soul, Magentis, and Sportage models.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket set for sealing the valve cover to the cylinder head
• Zinc-copper brazing alloy (Zn-Cu) material specification
• Elring part number 521.300 for catalog and service matching
• Fits select Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, and Tiburon applications
• Fits select Kia Soul, Magentis, and Sportage applications
• Cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1898 and Victor Reinz 15-53976-01 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring 521.300 valve cover gasket set is used to restore the seal between the valve cover and engine cylinder head on listed Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is cataloged for 2000-2019 model-year coverage across the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Soul, Kia Magentis, and Kia Sportage, making it a direct-match service part for common oil-seal maintenance on these engines. The Elring 521.300 part number is also useful when cross-checking service records or ordering by OE-style reference.

Compatible fitment includes 2000-2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2006-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2005-2010 Kia Magentis, 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, and 2010-2011 Kia Soul. This part is also listed for 2011-2019 Hyundai Tucson, giving technicians and DIY owners a broad service range for Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Elantra gasket replacement work.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible engine oil residue on the cylinder head or engine exterior
• Burning-oil odor from leaks contacting hot engine surfaces
• Maintenance replacement during valve cover service
• Seal deterioration associated with age and heat cycling

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage, cracks, or contamination that could affect sealing. Verify the engine application by year, make, and model before ordering, since this Elring 521.300 gasket set is listed across multiple Hyundai and Kia platforms. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and recheck for leaks after the engine reaches operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket set is cataloged with a defined material specification for service matching. Use the part number 521.300 to confirm the correct listing against your vehicle application before installation.