Elring 554.970 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring Valve Cover Gasket for V6 Engines

Elring 554.970 is an engine valve cover gasket for 4-6 cylinder applications, built for sealing the valve cover on select Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi models. It is a direct-fit sealing component for maintaining proper crankcase sealing on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket for 4-6 cylinder applications
• Elring part number 554.970
• Sealing component for the valve cover area
• Fits 2011-2018 Porsche Cayenne, N/A
• Fits 2009-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A
• Fits 2009-2012 Audi Q7, N/A

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is specified for select Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, and Audi Q7 models with 4-6 cylinder engine applications. Elring 554.970 is used to restore the seal between the valve cover and cylinder head, helping maintain proper engine sealing on the listed fitments. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-2006 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the valve cover sealing surface
• Visible oil residue around the cylinder head area
• Loss of sealing integrity after gasket wear or heat cycling
• Maintenance replacement during valve cover service
• Sealing concerns on Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, and Audi Q7 engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine configuration before ordering and match the gasket to the vehicle’s cylinder layout. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation, and inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage that could affect sealing. Verify fitment by year, make, model, and engine application before installation of Elring 554.970.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-level application coverage across European vehicles. This gasket is built for the listed Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, and Audi Q7 fitments.