Elring 540.880 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Elring 540.880 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Elring 540.880 is an engine water pump gasket for Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Jeep diesel applications that require a precise sealing surface at the water pump. Use it when servicing the cooling system on Sprinter, GL, ML, E-Class, R-Class, S-Class, and Grand Cherokee models.

Key Features

• Engine water pump gasket for cooling system service
• Elring part number 540.880 for direct reference
• Compatible with select Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 diesel applications
• Also used on select Mercedes-Benz GL350, ML350, E350, R350, S350, and GLE350d models
• Cross-references Mercedes-Benz 642 201 01 80 and 642 201 06 80 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring 540.880 water pump gasket is used to seal the interface between the engine water pump and the engine housing, helping maintain proper coolant containment during repair or replacement work. It is listed for 2007-2022 Mercedes-Benz and related diesel platforms, including 2010-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2010-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD, and select 2007-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel applications. The part number 540.880 is also associated with several Mercedes-Benz passenger and utility models, including GL320, ML320, R320, E320, GL350, ML350, R350, S350, E350, GLE350d, and GLS350d.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or flattened water pump gasket
• Restoring a proper seal after water pump service
• Addressing coolant seepage at the pump mounting surface
• Supporting cooling system repairs on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter diesel engines
• Servicing select Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel cooling system applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the water pump and housing for corrosion, pitting, or warpage. Verify engine number notes where listed, including Mercedes-Benz E320 and R320 applications with engine number to 40214378. Confirm the vehicle’s year, model, and engine configuration against the fitment list before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is cataloged for direct replacement use in the listed applications. Part number 540.880 is referenced for OE-style service on compatible Mercedes-Benz, Dodge Sprinter, and Jeep diesel vehicles.