Elring 822.280 Turbocharger Gasket

Turbocharger Gasket for Subaru Applications

Elring 822.280 is an exhaust turbocharger gasket built for sealing the turbocharger connection on select Subaru and Saab applications. It is a direct-fit sealing component for vehicles such as the Subaru WRX, Subaru WRX STI, Impreza, Legacy, and Forester, helping maintain a secure exhaust-side seal at the turbocharger.

Key Features

• Exhaust turbocharger gasket for the turbo-to-exhaust sealing point
• Elring 822.280 for OE-style replacement use
• 3 mounting bores for the specified application
• Fits 2012-2021 Subaru WRX and 2013-2020 Subaru WRX STI
• Also fits 2002-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy, 2005-2008 Subaru Forester, and 2005 Saab 9-2X

Detailed Description

Elring 822.280 is a turbocharger gasket for the exhaust turbocharger side, where heat and pressure demand a precise sealing surface. This part number is used across multiple Subaru turbo applications, including WRX and WRX STI models, and also appears in fitment for Impreza, Legacy, Forester, and Saab 9-2X vehicles. If you are replacing a leaking or damaged turbo gasket, Elring 822.280 provides the correct sealing profile for the listed applications.

This part cross-references Subaru 44022AA150 and 01292100 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Sealing exhaust gas at the turbocharger connection
• Addressing exhaust leaks around the turbo mounting point
• Replacing a crushed, warped, or heat-damaged turbo gasket
• Restoring proper turbocharger sealing on Subaru WRX and WRX STI models
• Supporting repair work on turbo-equipped Impreza, Legacy, Forester, and Saab 9-2X applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the turbocharger flange and mating surfaces are clean, flat, and free of old gasket material before installation. Confirm the application by year, make, and model, since Elring 822.280 is used across multiple Subaru platforms. Match the 3-bore configuration to the existing mounting pattern before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built for the demands of exhaust turbocharger service on the listed vehicles. Confirm fitment against the vehicle application before installation.