Elring 808.293 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 808.293 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 808.293 is a multilayer steel engine cylinder head gasket built for Porsche flat-six applications that require a 0.6 mm installed thickness and a 97 mm diameter. It is a direct-fit sealing component for select Porsche 911, Cayman, and Boxster models, including 2002-2008 Porsche 911 and 2007-2010 Porsche Boxster applications.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• Installed thickness: 0.6 mm
• Diameter: 97 mm
• Engine gasket and sealing system component
• Elring part number 808.293
• Cross-reference: Porsche 996.104.201.04

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is specified for Porsche engines that call for a 0.6 mm installed thickness and 97 mm bore diameter. The MLS construction supports consistent sealing at the cylinder head interface, helping maintain compression and separation between combustion chambers and coolant or oil passages. Elring 808.293 is listed for 2001 Porsche 911, 2002-2008 Porsche 911, 2006-2010 Porsche Cayman, 2007-2010 Porsche Boxster, and 2011-2012 Porsche Cayman, with 2012 Porsche 911 coverage also shown in the fitment data.

What It Helps Address

• Compression loss from a worn cylinder head gasket
• Combustion leakage at the head-to-block sealing surface
• Oil seepage around the cylinder head interface
• Coolant leakage caused by gasket deterioration
• Sealing issues after cylinder head service or engine repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the required installed thickness of 0.6 mm and the 97 mm diameter before installation. Match the gasket to the engine specification for your Porsche 911, Cayman, or Boxster application, and inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces for flatness and cleanliness before assembly. Confirm the OE reference 996.104.201.04 when cross-checking the application.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand with OE-level application coverage in gasket and sealing systems. This part is identified by Elring part number 808.293 and is cataloged for direct application matching in the listed Porsche models.