{"product_id":"elring-779-020-engine-valve-cover-gasket","title":"Elring 779.020 Engine Valve Cover Gasket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElring Valve Cover Gasket for Smart Fortwo and Forfour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyacrylate Rubber (ACM) construction for engine sealing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine valve cover gasket for top-end oil sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2017-2018 Smart Forfour, N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2016-2018 Smart Fortwo, N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElring part number 779.020 for catalog matching and service lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil seepage from the valve cover area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil residue collecting around the cylinder head seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of sealing at the top of the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance replacement for a worn or hardened gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeak-related engine bay contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52958129914037,"sku":"DTWD-779.020","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/EL_779020_Fro.jpg?v=1786425253","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/elring-779-020-engine-valve-cover-gasket","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}