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Elring 728.880 Engine Crankshaft Seal - RearOE Quality 60-Day Returns
Part #: 728.880

Elring 728.880 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Rear

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Reliable Engine Crankshaft Seal for Audi and Volkswagen Models

The Elring 728.880 engine crankshaft seal is designed to provide durable sealing performance for various Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. Engineered with high-quality materials and precise dimensions, this seal helps maintain engine integrity and prevent oil leaks.

  • Material: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) combined with ACM (polyacrylate rubber) for enhanced durability
  • Inside Diameter: 85.0 mm
  • Outside Diameter: 105.0 mm
  • Thickness: 12.0 mm
  • Includes dust lip for additional protection against contaminants
  • Radial shaft seal design: Aw/bs
  • Equipped with a mounting sleeve for easier installation
  • Swirl type: Ld for optimized sealing performance

Technical Details and Material Composition

The Elring 728.880 crankshaft seal features a combination of PTFE and ACM materials, offering excellent resistance to heat, oil, and wear. The PTFE component ensures low friction and chemical resistance, while the ACM rubber provides flexibility and sealing reliability. The seal’s dimensions—85.0 mm inside diameter, 105.0 mm outside diameter, and 12.0 mm thickness—are engineered to fit precisely on compatible crankshafts. The integrated dust lip protects the seal from dirt and debris, extending its service life. Additionally, the mounting sleeve included with this part facilitates proper installation, reducing the risk of damage during fitting.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This engine crankshaft seal is compatible with a range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including:

  • Audi A4 and A4 Quattro
  • Audi A6 and A6 Quattro
  • Audi Allroad Quattro
  • Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabrio
  • Volkswagen Bora
  • Volkswagen Golf and Golf SportWagen
  • Volkswagen Jetta
  • Volkswagen Passat
  • Volkswagen RS Q3
  • Audi S4
  • Audi TT RS Quattro

Common Issues Addressed by the Crankshaft Seal

  • Prevents oil leaks around the crankshaft area
  • Protects engine components from dust and contaminants
  • Maintains proper engine lubrication pressure
  • Reduces risk of crankshaft seal wear and premature failure
  • Helps avoid costly engine repairs related to seal failure

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Elring 728.880 crankshaft seal, ensure the mounting surface is clean and free of debris. Use the included mounting sleeve to avoid damaging the seal during installation. Proper alignment is critical to prevent leaks and ensure long-term performance. It is recommended to inspect the crankshaft and surrounding components for wear or damage before fitting the new seal.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Elring manufactures this crankshaft seal to meet strict quality standards, ensuring reliable performance in demanding engine environments. The use of PTFE and ACM materials reflects a focus on durability and resistance to heat and chemicals. While specific warranty details may vary, Elring products typically come with manufacturer-backed quality guarantees to support professional automotive repairs.

BrandElring
Part Number728.880
Dust Coverwith dust lip
Inside Diameter85.0
MaterialPTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)/ACM (polyacrylate rubber)
Outside Diameter105.0
Radial Shaft Seal DesignAW/BS
Supplementary Article/Info 2with mounting sleeve
Swirl TypeLD
Thickness12.0

This part fits 101 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2019VolkswagenBeetleFinal EditionHatchbackFWD2.5LL5N/A
2018AudiRS Q32.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2018VolkswagenBeetleCoastHatchbackFWD2.5LL5N/A
2018VolkswagenPassatComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2017AudiRS Q32.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2017VolkswagenBeetleDenimHatchbackFWD2.5LL5N/A
2017VolkswagenJettaComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2017VolkswagenPassatComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2016VolkswagenBeetleAllstarHatchbackFWD2.5LL5N/A
2016VolkswagenJettaComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2016VolkswagenPassatComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2015VolkswagenBeetleSportHatchbackFWD2.5LL5N/A
2015VolkswagenJettaComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2015VolkswagenPassatComfortlineSedanFWD2.5LL5N/A
2014AudiTT RS QuattroBaseCoupeAWD2.5LL5N/A
2014VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2014VolkswagenGolf2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2014VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2014VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2013AudiTT RS Quattro2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2013VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2013VolkswagenGolf2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2013VolkswagenGolf SportWagen2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2013VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2013VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2012AudiTT RS Quattro2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2012VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2012VolkswagenGolf2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2012VolkswagenGolf SportWagen2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2012VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2012VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2011AudiTT RS QuattroBaseCoupeAWD2.5LL5N/A
2011VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5RearWidth: 12mm; Inner Diameter: 85mm; Outer Diameter: 105mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Supplementary Info: Observe mounting information; Transmission End
2011VolkswagenBeetle Cabrio2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2011VolkswagenGolf2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2011VolkswagenGolf SportWagen2.5LL5GASRearTransmission Side
2011VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2010VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2010VolkswagenBeetle Cabrio2.5LL5RearWidth: 12mm; Inner Diameter: 85mm; Outer Diameter: 105mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Supplementary Info: Observe mounting information; Transmission End
2010VolkswagenGolf2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2010VolkswagenGolf SportWagen2.5LL5RearWidth: 12mm; Inner Diameter: 85mm; Outer Diameter: 105mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Supplementary Info: Observe mounting information; Transmission End
2010VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2009VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2009VolkswagenBora2.5LL5RearWidth: 12mm; Inner Diameter: 85mm; Outer Diameter: 105mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Supplementary Info: Observe mounting information; Transmission End
2009VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2008AudiA6LuxurySedanFWD2.8LV6N/A
2008VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2008VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2007VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2007VolkswagenBora2.5LL5RearWidth: 12mm; Inner Diameter: 85mm; Outer Diameter: 105mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Supplementary Info: Observe mounting information; Transmission End
2007VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2006VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2006VolkswagenBora2.5LL5RearWidth: 12mm; Inner Diameter: 85mm; Outer Diameter: 105mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; Supplementary Info: Observe mounting information; Transmission End
2006VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2005VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2005VolkswagenPassatFWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2005VolkswagenPassatAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2004AudiA6 QuattroAWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2004AudiAllroad QuattroAWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2004VolkswagenPassatFWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2004VolkswagenPassatAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2003AudiA6 QuattroAWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2003AudiAllroad QuattroAWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2003VolkswagenPassatFWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2003VolkswagenPassatAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2002AudiAllroad QuattroAWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2002AudiS4AvantWagonAWD2.7LV6N/A
2002VolkswagenPassatFWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2002VolkswagenPassatAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001AudiA4FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001AudiA6FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001AudiA6 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001AudiAllroad QuattroAWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001AudiS4AWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001VolkswagenPassatFWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2001VolkswagenPassatAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000AudiA4FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000AudiA6FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000AudiA6 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000AudiS4AWD2.7LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000VolkswagenPassatFWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
2000VolkswagenPassatAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1999AudiA4FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1999AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1999AudiA6FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1999AudiA6 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1999VolkswagenPassat2.8LV6N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1998AudiA4FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1998AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1998AudiA6FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1998AudiA6 QuattroAWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1998VolkswagenPassat2.8LV6N/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1997AudiA4FWD2.8LV6GASN/AWidth: 12mm, Inner Diameter: 85mm, Outer Diameter: 105mm, Dust Cover with dust lip, Swirl Type Left-hand Twist, Supplementary Info Observe mounting information
1997AudiA6AvantWagonFWD2.8LV6N/A
1997VolkswagenPassatGLXSedanFWD2.8LV6N/A
1996AudiA4BaseSedanFWD2.8LV6N/A
1996AudiA6AvantWagonFWD2.8LV6N/A
1996VolkswagenPassatGLXSedanFWD2.8LV6N/A
1995AudiA6AvantWagonFWD2.8LV6N/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

070 103 051 A078 103 051 A078 103 051 G20033872B50-319551-00678477110077161027744080-35916-0081-35916-00BS 40712NA5349P77440-01TCS 46107

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.