Elring 896.235 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 896.235 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 896.235 is a metal elastomer engine cylinder head gasket built for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant and oil passages with the specified 1.2 mm installed thickness. With a 143.6 mm cylinder bore and matching diameter, this gasket is specified for precise engine sealing in applications such as Mercedes-Benz engine service where OE-style dimensions matter.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket for sealing the head-to-block joint
• Metal elastomer gasket design for controlled compression and sealing performance
• 1.2 mm thickness and 1.2 mm installed thickness
• 143.6 mm cylinder bore and 143.6 mm diameter
• Elring part number 896.235 for catalog matching and service lookup
• Cross-reference: Mercedes-Benz A 472 016 22 20 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring head gasket is engineered around the listed bore and thickness dimensions to support a proper seal between the cylinder head and engine block. The metal elastomer construction combines a formed metal core with sealing layers to help maintain clamping force and sealing integrity under engine heat cycles. For Mercedes-Benz engine repair work, Elring 896.235 provides a direct-fit service part reference when the original specification calls for a 143.6 mm bore gasket at 1.2 mm thickness.

Use Elring 896.235 when replacing a worn or damaged cylinder head gasket during engine overhaul, head service, or cooling-system-related repairs on the specified Mercedes-Benz application. The part number 896.235 is also useful when verifying the correct gasket against OE reference A 472 016 22 20.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the head and block
• Oil seepage from a compromised head gasket seal
• Combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
• Repeat sealing issues after engine disassembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine’s required gasket thickness and bore diameter before installation. Inspect the cylinder head and block for flatness, clean all mating surfaces thoroughly, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque-angle procedure during reassembly. Because this is a precision sealing component, correct surface prep and fastener procedure are critical to final seal quality.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE-focused sealing brand, and this gasket is built to match the listed dimensional specifications for service accuracy. Verify the part number 896.235 and OE cross-reference A 472 016 22 20 against the engine build data before installation.