Elring 774.538 Engine Timing Chain Case Gasket

Engine Timing Chain Case Gasket

Elring 774.538 is an engine timing chain case gasket for select classic BMW applications. It is built for direct sealing service in the timing case area, where a precise gasket fit helps maintain engine oil control.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain case gasket for sealing the timing case assembly.
• Fits select BMW 2800, 3.0CS, Bavaria, and 2500 applications.
• Elring part number 774.538 for catalog and service reference.
• Cross-references BMW 11 14 1 726 731 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Elring 774.538 is a sealing component for the engine timing chain case on compatible BMW models from the late 1960s and early 1970s. This gasket is used where the timing case meets the engine housing, helping maintain a sealed joint in an area exposed to engine oil and internal engine movement. For BMW 2800, BMW 3.0CS, BMW Bavaria, and BMW 2500 applications, the correct gasket profile is important for reliable sealing during service work. The Elring 774.538 part number also helps simplify ordering and verification against service records.

What It Is Used For

• Stopping oil seepage at the timing chain case joint.
• Replacing a damaged or aged timing case gasket during engine service.
• Restoring a proper seal after timing cover removal.
• Addressing leaks traced to the front engine sealing area.

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, sealant, and debris. Verify the timing case and engine housing surfaces are flat and free of damage before fitting the gasket. Confirm application details against the vehicle’s service information before installation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized supplier of engine sealing components, and 774.538 is listed as a direct cross-reference to BMW 11 14 1 726 731 for the same application.