Elring 729.050 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 729.050 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 729.050 is a multilayer steel (MLS) engine cylinder head gasket with a 78 mm diameter and 0.9 mm installed thickness. It is built for precise sealing in Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper Countryman, and Mini Cooper Paceman applications that call for this specification.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• 78 mm diameter for matched engine fitment
• 0.9 mm thickness and 0.9 mm installed thickness
• Direct fit for select 2007-2016 Mini Cooper applications
• Also fits select 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman models
• Elring part number 729.050 for accurate ordering and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is specified for engines that require a 78 mm MLS gasket with 0.9 mm installed thickness. The multilayer steel construction supports consistent sealing at the cylinder head interface, where combustion pressure, coolant passages, and oil passages must remain separated. For buyers searching for a Mini Cooper head gasket, Mini Cooper Countryman head gasket, or Mini Cooper Paceman MLS gasket, Elring 729.050 matches the listed fitment and dimensions.

This part cross-references Victor Reinz 61-38005-00 and Elwis 0015415 for the same application. Use the part number 729.050 when verifying catalog fitment or matching an existing gasket specification.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the head and engine block
• Oil seepage into coolant or combustion passages
• Overheating caused by compromised head sealing
• Misfire or rough running related to head gasket failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine’s required gasket thickness and bore diameter before installation. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces, and verify flatness before assembly. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during reassembly. For fitment reference, this gasket fits 2007-2016 Mini Cooper, 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman, and 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman, with notes calling for 0.9 mm installed thickness and 78 mm diameter.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing systems, and this gasket is built to the listed MLS specification for accurate application matching. The Elring 729.050 part number helps ensure the correct cylinder head gasket is selected for the intended Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper Countryman, or Mini Cooper Paceman engine application.