Elring 893.617 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 893.617 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 893.617 is an engine cylinder head gasket for applications that require an 81 mm bore and a 1.55 mm installed thickness. Built with a fibre composite gasket design, it is specified for BMW 524td and Lincoln Continental fitment listed below.

Key Features

• Part number: 893.617
• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant/oil passages
• 81 mm diameter for the listed applications
• 1.55 mm thickness and 1.55 mm installed thickness
• Fibre composite gasket design
• Piston protrusion range: 0.64 mm to 0.81 mm
• Additional required article: 802.810

Detailed Description

This Elring 893.617 head gasket is specified for engine rebuild and repair work where correct bore size, thickness, and piston protrusion range are critical. It fits 1985-1986 BMW 524td and 1984-1985 Lincoln Continental, with the listed 81 mm diameter and 1.55 mm installed thickness supporting the correct sealing stack for those engines. If you are sourcing an Elring 893.617 replacement for a BMW 524td or Lincoln Continental cylinder head service, verify the engine build details against the piston protrusion specification before installation.

This part cross-references 11 12 2 242 959 and 11 12 2 244 727 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Sealing the cylinder head to the engine block
• Restoring compression loss caused by a failed head gasket
• Addressing coolant mixing with oil from a compromised sealing surface
• Repairing combustion leakage between cylinders or into coolant passages
• Supporting engine rebuilds that require the specified 81 mm bore and thickness

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine’s piston protrusion falls within 0.64 mm to 0.81 mm before installation. Match the gasket thickness to the engine specification and use the required additional article 802.810 where applicable. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces carefully, and follow the manufacturer’s tightening sequence and torque specifications during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built to the dimensional and material specifications listed for the application. Verify part number 893.617, the 81 mm diameter, and the 1.55 mm installed thickness against the engine build before final assembly.