Elring 717.580 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring Valve Cover Gasket 717.580

Elring 717.580 is an engine valve cover gasket for select Audi, Volkswagen, and Mitsubishi applications. It provides a direct sealing solution for engines that need a reliable valve cover seal to maintain proper oil control and reduce leaks.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket for sealing the valve cover to the cylinder head
• Compatible with 2006-2011 Audi A3, 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
• OE-style replacement for service and repair work
• Elring part number 717.580 for catalog matching and ordering
• Cross-reference part number: ACI 83121

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is used in engine sealing service where the original gasket has hardened, shrunk, or begun to leak. It is a practical replacement for Audi A3, Volkswagen Jetta, and Mitsubishi Lancer applications listed in the fitment data. The 717.580 gasket supports proper sealing at the valve cover interface, helping maintain clean engine operation and stable oil containment.

This part cross-references ACI 83121 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible engine oil residue on the cylinder head or surrounding components
• Burning-oil odor caused by external oil leakage onto hot engine surfaces
• Maintenance replacement during valve cover removal service
• Restoring a worn or flattened sealing surface

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage or damage. Replace the gasket only after confirming the sealing surfaces are free of old material, oil, and debris. Verify engine application by year, make, and model before ordering Elring 717.580.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized supplier of engine sealing components, and this gasket is cataloged for direct-fit service on the listed Audi A3, Volkswagen Jetta, and Mitsubishi Lancer applications.