Elring 722.503 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 722.503 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 722.503 is a multilayer steel engine cylinder head gasket built for BMW turbocharged engine applications that require an 85.1 mm bore and 1.0 mm installed thickness. It is specified as a +0.3 mm repair-stage gasket, making it a precise choice for engine rebuilds and head service work.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• Thickness: 1.0 mm installed thickness
• Diameter: 85.1 mm
• Repair stage: +0.3 mm
• Elring part number 722.503 for direct catalog matching

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is engineered for BMW engines across a wide range of 2.0L and related applications, including BMW 320i, BMW 328i, BMW 428i, BMW X3, BMW X5, and BMW Z4 models listed in the fitment data. The MLS construction helps provide consistent sealing at the cylinder head interface, while the 1.0 mm installed thickness and 85.1 mm diameter support accurate rebuild specifications. If you are sourcing Elring 722.503 for a BMW 320i cylinder head gasket replacement or a BMW X3 MLS head gasket service, verify engine code and repair stage before installation.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 55077 and Victor Reinz 61-10019-10 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or damaged cylinder head gasket
• Restoring compression sealing between the cylinder head and engine block
• Addressing coolant or oil seepage at the head interface
• Supporting engine rebuilds that require a +0.3 mm repair-stage gasket
• Servicing BMW engines that call for an 85.1 mm MLS head gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine’s required gasket thickness, bore diameter, and repair stage before installation. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and angle specifications during assembly. Because fitment spans multiple BMW platforms, match the vehicle, engine, and gasket specification exactly to the application.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with extensive OE and aftermarket coverage. This gasket is built to the listed dimensional specifications for accurate fitment on confirmed BMW applications.