Elring 789.550 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring part number 789.550 is a multilayer steel (MLS) engine cylinder head gasket for precise sealing between the cylinder head and engine block. It is listed for select Suzuki applications, including Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Baleno, where dependable combustion sealing and coolant/oil separation are critical.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for consistent sealing performance
• Engine cylinder head gasket for the engine sealing system
• Fits 2012-2023 Suzuki Swift, N/A
• Fits 2021 Suzuki Baleno, N/A
• Elring 789.550 for select Suzuki engine applications
• This part cross-references 11141-73K00 and 11141-73K01 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Built with an MLS construction, this Elring cylinder head gasket is intended for engines that require a stable, layered sealing surface under heat and pressure. The design supports the sealing interface around combustion chambers, oil passages, and coolant passages, making it a direct-fit service part for select Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Baleno models. If you are replacing a leaking head gasket on a 2012-2023 Suzuki Swift or a 2021 Suzuki Baleno, Elring 789.550 provides the correct engine sealing solution for those listed applications.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Coolant loss from a failed cylinder head seal
• Oil and coolant mixing caused by gasket leakage
• Compression loss from combustion sealing failure
• Overheating related to head gasket seepage
• External engine leaks at the head-to-block joint

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the cylinder head and engine block for flatness, corrosion, and surface damage before installation. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque-angle specifications during assembly. Verify the exact engine application by VIN, engine code, and gasket dimensions before ordering Elring 789.550.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with extensive OE-level engine gasket experience. The MLS design is selected for applications that require durable, repeatable sealing performance in modern engines.