Elring 784.950 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 784.950 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 784.950 is a multilayer steel cylinder head gasket built for BMW i3 and BMW i3s applications that call for an 81 mm bore and 0.5 mm installed thickness. It is a direct-fit sealing component for the engine cylinder head, helping maintain combustion chamber integrity and coolant and oil separation.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• Thickness: 0.5 mm
• Installed thickness: 0.5 mm
• Diameter: 81 mm
• Elring part number 784.950 for precise catalog matching
• Fits BMW i3 and BMW i3s applications listed below

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is specified for 2014-2021 BMW i3 models and 2018 BMW i3s models with the listed 0.5 mm installed thickness and 81 mm diameter. The MLS construction is used in modern engine sealing systems where consistent clamping force and stable sealing performance are required across the cylinder head interface. If you are sourcing an Elring 784.950 gasket for BMW i3 or BMW i3s service work, confirm the engine specification against the vehicle’s original gasket dimensions before installation.

This part cross-references BMW 11 12 7 729 541 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Oil seepage between the head and engine block
• Compression loss from a compromised head gasket seal
• Combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
• Sealing issues after cylinder head service or engine teardown

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine code, bore size, and gasket thickness before installation. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and angle specifications during assembly. Because this is an MLS gasket, proper surface finish and correct fastener procedure are important for reliable sealing. Confirm fitment for 2014-2017 BMW i3, 2018-2021 BMW i3, and 2018 BMW i3s using the vehicle’s original part data.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized supplier of engine sealing components, and this gasket is cataloged to OE-style specifications for the listed BMW applications. Part number 784.950 is also referenced for accurate replacement matching during cylinder head repair.