Elring 864.250 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 864.250 Cylinder Head Gasket Overview

Elring 864.250 is a multilayer steel engine cylinder head gasket built for specific Honda and Acura applications. With a 0.7 mm thickness and 75.9 mm diameter, it is specified for precise sealing in the combustion chamber and coolant and oil passages.

Compatible with 1994-2000 Honda Civic, 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1997-2000 Acura EL applications, this Elring cylinder head gasket is a direct-fit sealing component for the listed engines.

Key Features

• Elring part number 864.250 for engine sealing applications
• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• 0.7 mm thickness for the specified engine setup
• 75.9 mm diameter for the listed bore application
• Fits 1994-2000 Honda Civic, 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1997-2000 Acura EL

Detailed Description

This Elring 864.250 head gasket is engineered for the engine family used in select Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, and Acura EL models. The MLS construction helps maintain a consistent seal between the cylinder head and engine block under heat cycling and combustion pressure. The listed thickness and diameter should be matched to the engine specification before installation. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 032-2897 for the same application.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Coolant loss from a failed cylinder head seal
• Oil and coolant mixing caused by head gasket leakage
• Compression loss between the cylinder head and block
• Combustion gas leakage at the head-to-block interface
• Overheating related to sealing failure in the cooling passages

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code, bore size, and gasket thickness before ordering. The product listing notes an additional required article, Elring 022.590, which should be confirmed during service planning. Inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces for flatness, clean all mating surfaces thoroughly, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during assembly. Replace related sealing components as needed during head gasket service.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket is built to the specified MLS construction and dimensional requirements for the listed applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle and engine details before installation.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 1997-2000 Acura EL, N/A
• Fits 1996-2000 Honda Civic, N/A
• Fits 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, N/A
• Fits 1994-1995 Honda Civic, N/A