Elring 812.450 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 812.450 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket

The Elring 812.450 is a multilayer steel engine cylinder head gasket built for precise sealing in a range of Hyundai and Kia applications. With a 0.4 mm thickness, it is specified for engines that require accurate head-to-block sealing and consistent compression control.

Compatible With Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul, Kia Optima, Kia Forte, Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Hyundai Elantra Coupe, and Hyundai Tucson applications across the listed model years. This Elring 812.450 gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for repair work where cylinder head sealing integrity is critical.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for engine cylinder head sealing
• 0.4 mm thickness for applications requiring a thin head gasket specification
• OE-style fitment for select Hyundai and Kia engines
• Cross-references to Hyundai/Kia OE part number 22311-2E000
• Cross-references to 10226700 for the same application

Detailed Description

Elring 812.450 is an engine cylinder head gasket engineered for vehicles that call for a 0.4 mm MLS sealing solution. MLS construction uses layered steel to maintain sealing performance under combustion pressure, helping preserve cylinder compression and coolant/oil separation at the head interface. This part is used in select Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata applications, along with Kia Soul, Kia Optima, Kia Forte, and Kia Sportage fitments listed below.

This part cross-references Hyundai/Kia OE part number 22311-2E000 and 10226700 for the same application. For buyers searching for an Elring 812.450 head gasket for Hyundai Elantra, Kia Soul head gasket replacement, or a 0.4 mm MLS cylinder head gasket for Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima, this part matches the specified engine sealing requirement.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking cylinder head gasket
• Restoring compression loss caused by head gasket failure
• Addressing coolant and oil mixing at the head-to-block sealing surface
• Repairing combustion gas leakage between the cylinder head and engine block
• Servicing engines that require a 0.4 mm MLS gasket specification

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code, gasket thickness, and OE part number before installation. Inspect the cylinder head and engine block for warpage, corrosion, or surface damage, and verify that mating surfaces are clean and flat. Follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly. Because this is a cylinder head gasket, proper machine-shop inspection and correct fastener procedure are important for sealing performance.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for engine sealing components used in professional repair environments. Part number 812.450 is an MLS cylinder head gasket built to match the listed Hyundai and Kia applications and OE cross-reference requirements.