Elring 744.361 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 744.361 Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 744.361 engine cylinder head gasket is a multilayer steel (MLS) gasket built for precise sealing in the combustion chamber and coolant and oil passages. It is specified with an installed thickness of 0.9 mm and an 83.4 mm diameter, making it a technical match for the listed application.

Key Features

• Brand: Elring
• Part number: 744.361
• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the cylinder head to the engine block
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for controlled compression and sealing performance
• Thickness: 0.9 mm
• Installed thickness: 0.9 mm
• Diameter: 83.4 mm

Detailed Description

Elring 744.361 is an MLS head gasket engineered for the 2006 Audi A4 application listed in the fitment data. This gasket is used where accurate sealing around the combustion chamber is critical, and its 0.9 mm installed thickness should be matched carefully to the engine specification. If you are sourcing an Audi A4 head gasket, Elring 744.361 provides the dimensional details needed for a direct parts lookup.

This part cross-references 06B 103 383 AF and 30-030214-00 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant loss from a failed cylinder head seal
• Oil leakage between the head and block
• Compression loss that affects engine performance
• Combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
• Overheating caused by sealing failure at the head gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine code and gasket thickness before installation. The additional required article number 057.410 is listed in the product data and should be verified during parts ordering. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly. For 2006 Audi A4 service work, verify all sealing surfaces and related components before final engine reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand in engine repair, and this gasket is listed with exact dimensional specifications for parts matching. Use the part number 744.361 and the stated measurements to confirm the correct head gasket for the application.