Elring 768.279 Engine Oil Pan Gasket

Elring Oil Pan Gasket for Mercedes-Benz Diesel Engines

Elring 768.279 is an engine oil pan gasket for select Mercedes-Benz diesel applications. It is built for vehicles that use a 9-bolt oil pan pattern and is listed for 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD, and 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300D.

Key Features

• Engine oil pan gasket for sealing the oil pan to the engine block
• 9 bolt holes for the specified Mercedes-Benz applications
• No drain plug gasket included
• No RTV sealant included
• No oil pan bolts, washers, O-rings, or snapups included
• Elring part number 768.279

Detailed Description

This Elring 768.279 oil pan gasket is a direct sealing component for Mercedes-Benz diesel engines that require a 9-bolt oil pan gasket. It is listed for 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300D, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D, 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD. Use this gasket when servicing the lower engine oil pan seal on these applications to help maintain proper crankcase sealing.

Elring 768.279 is a practical replacement choice for Mercedes-Benz 300D and related diesel models where the oil pan gasket must match the original bolt-hole layout. The part number 768.279 is useful when verifying the correct gasket before disassembly or reassembly.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the engine oil pan flange
• Leaks caused by a flattened or aged gasket
• Improper sealing after oil pan service
• Loss of crankcase oil from the lower engine seal area
• Fitment issues when the bolt-hole count does not match the original pan

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the oil pan bolt-hole count and application before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the oil pan and engine block for damage, warping, or old gasket material. This gasket does not include RTV sealant, drain plug gasket, O-rings, washers, bolts, or snapups, so verify any additional sealing components required for the repair. For best results, follow the vehicle service procedure for the Mercedes-Benz 300D, 300SDL, or 300TD application.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and 768.279 is cataloged for the specified Mercedes-Benz diesel fitments. This part cross-references no additional part numbers in the provided data.