Elring 772.976 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 772.976 Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 772.976 engine cylinder head gasket is a fibre composite gasket built for precise sealing in the combustion chamber and coolant and oil passages. It is specified for the 1979 BMW 528i, with a 88 mm diameter and 1.72 mm installed thickness.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket for BMW 528i applications
• Elring part number 772.976 for direct reference and ordering
• Fibre composite gasket design for controlled sealing performance
• 88 mm diameter to match the listed engine specification
• 1.72 mm thickness and 1.72 mm installed thickness
• Additionally required article: 802.700

Detailed Description

Elring 772.976 is a fibre composite cylinder head gasket engineered for the 1979 BMW 528i, from 09/1978. The gasket’s 88 mm bore diameter and 1.72 mm installed thickness are important dimensions for maintaining proper compression sealing and alignment with the engine’s head and block surfaces. This part cross-references Victor Reinz 61-24195-60 for the same application. The Elring 772.976 part number is also useful when matching OE-style replacement requirements for BMW 528i engine sealing service.

What It Helps Address

• Combustion gas leakage between the cylinder head and engine block
• Coolant seepage into the combustion chamber or external coolant loss
• Oil leakage at the head-to-block sealing surface
• Compression loss that can affect engine performance
• Sealing issues during cylinder head service on a 1979 BMW 528i

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 1979 BMW 528i, N/A. Verify the engine’s sealing surface condition, bore diameter, and thickness requirement before installation. The listed additional required article number is 802.700, so confirm that related sealing components are on hand before beginning the repair. Follow the engine manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing systems, and this gasket is built to meet the dimensional requirements listed for the application. Confirm all measurements and fitment details against the vehicle and engine specification before installation.