Elring 779.020 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring Valve Cover Gasket for Smart Fortwo and Forfour

The Elring 779.020 engine valve cover gasket is built for sealing the valve cover on select Smart models with a Polyacrylate Rubber (ACM) sealing material. It is a direct-fit sealing component for maintaining proper oil control at the top of the engine.

Key Features

• Polyacrylate Rubber (ACM) construction for engine sealing applications
• Engine valve cover gasket for top-end oil sealing
• Fits 2017-2018 Smart Forfour, N/A
• Fits 2016-2018 Smart Fortwo, N/A
• Elring part number 779.020 for catalog matching and service lookup

Detailed Description

Elring 779.020 is an engine valve cover gasket designed for select Smart Fortwo and Smart Forfour applications. The ACM rubber material is used in sealing systems where resistance to engine heat and oil exposure is important, helping maintain a secure seal between the valve cover and cylinder head. This part cross-references 71-12218-00 and 281 016 04 00 for the same application. Use 779.020 when servicing the valve cover sealing surface on 2016-2018 Smart Fortwo and 2017-2018 Smart Forfour models.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage from the valve cover area
• Oil residue collecting around the cylinder head seam
• Loss of sealing at the top of the engine
• Maintenance replacement for a worn or hardened gasket
• Leak-related engine bay contamination

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the valve cover and mating surfaces before installation. Clean away old gasket material, oil, and debris so the new gasket seats evenly. Confirm the vehicle application by year and model before ordering, especially for Smart Fortwo and Smart Forfour service work. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedure for torque sequence and final inspection.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for engine sealing components used in professional repair environments. Part number 779.020 is specified as a valve cover gasket with ACM material for the listed Smart applications.