Elring 894.738 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring Valve Cover Gasket for BMW Z3

Elring 894.738 is an engine valve cover gasket for select 1998-2001 BMW Z3 models. It is built for direct replacement use in the engine sealing system, helping maintain a secure seal at the valve cover on the BMW Z3.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket for the engine sealing system
• Fits 1998-2001 BMW Z3
• Elring part number 894.738
• Cross-references BMW 11 12 1 404 358 and 1 404 358 for the same application
• OE-style replacement for valve cover sealing service

Product Details

This Elring valve cover gasket is made for the BMW Z3 application listed above and is used where the valve cover meets the cylinder head. For buyers searching for a BMW Z3 valve cover gasket, BMW Z3 engine gasket replacement, or Elring 894.738, this part provides a direct-fit sealing solution for the specified model years.

Common Issues It Can Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible oil residue on the engine exterior
• Burning-oil odor from leaks near hot engine surfaces
• Loss of sealing at the valve cover-to-head interface

Installation Notes

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover and cylinder head mating areas for damage or warpage. Verify vehicle fitment by year and model before ordering, and confirm the part number 894.738 against the original gasket specification.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing components, and this gasket is produced for the listed BMW Z3 applications. Use the confirmed fitment data to match 1998-2001 BMW Z3 vehicles before installation.