Elring 891.356 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring Cylinder Head Gasket for Volkswagen and Audi

The Elring 891.356 engine cylinder head gasket is a fibre composite gasket built for precise sealing in select Volkswagen and Audi engines. With an installed thickness of 1.57 mm and a 78.5 mm diameter, it is specified for applications where piston protrusion falls between 0.87 mm and 0.92 mm.

For Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Audi 80, Audi 90, and Audi 4000 applications, this gasket supports accurate cylinder head sealing in the correct engine configuration. The Elring 891.356 part number is also a useful reference when matching OE-style replacement gaskets for these vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant/oil passages
• Fibre composite gasket design for controlled compression and sealing performance
• Installed thickness: 1.57 mm
• Diameter: 78.5 mm
• Specified for piston protrusion from 0.87 mm to 0.92 mm
• Requires additional article 819.824
• Elring part number 891.356 for catalog matching and cross-reference use

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is engineered around the listed thickness, bore diameter, and piston protrusion range so the correct sealing stack-up can be selected during engine service. It is a fibre composite design intended for Volkswagen Golf and Jetta models in the 1985-1991 range, plus listed Audi 80, Audi 90, and Audi 4000 applications. The Elring 891.356 part number should be matched carefully to engine specifications before installation.

This part cross-references Victor Reinz 61-28640-40 and Remy 12674 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Combustion leakage at the cylinder head interface
• Coolant seepage between the head and block
• Oil transfer across sealing surfaces
• Compression loss from a worn or damaged head gasket
• Service replacement after cylinder head removal

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify piston protrusion before ordering or installation; this gasket is specified for 0.87 mm to 0.92 mm.
• Confirm the required additional article 819.824 before beginning the repair.
• Inspect the cylinder head and engine block for flatness, corrosion, and residue before assembly.
• Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s tightening sequence and torque specifications during installation.
• Use the exact engine application match for Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Audi 80, Audi 90, or Audi 4000 fitment.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built to the dimensional and material specifications listed for the application. Confirm all engine measurements and fitment details against the vehicle before installation.