Elring 898.460 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 898.460 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 898.460 is a multilayer steel engine cylinder head gasket built for precise sealing in select Audi and Volkswagen diesel applications. With an installed thickness of 1.55 mm and an 82 mm bore diameter, it is specified for engines using 0.91 mm to 1.00 mm piston protrusion.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• Installed thickness: 1.55 mm
• Diameter: 82 mm
• Piston protrusion range: 0.91 mm to 1.00 mm
• Elring part number 898.460 for direct catalog identification
• Requires additional article 189.380 for the specified application

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is engineered for engines that require a 1.55 mm MLS sealing solution and an 82 mm bore. It is listed for Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi TT, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Jetta applications across the model years shown in the fitment data. The part number 898.460 is also referenced in OE and aftermarket interchange listings for the same application, including 03L 103 383 and 03L 103 383 AJ.

For fitment-specific searches, this gasket matches 2013-2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, and 2009-2014 Volkswagen Jetta applications with the stated thickness and piston protrusion requirements. It also covers Audi A3, Audi TT, Audi Q5, Audi A4, and Audi A5 listings in the provided catalog data.

Common Uses

• Restoring cylinder head sealing after head removal or engine repair
• Addressing combustion gas leakage at the head-to-block interface
• Replacing a gasket that no longer maintains compression seal
• Supporting repair work on Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi TT, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Jetta engines

Installation Notes

Verify piston protrusion before installation and confirm the engine falls within the 0.91 mm to 1.00 mm range listed for this gasket. Check the required additional article 189.380 before assembly, and match the bore diameter and installed thickness to the engine specification. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening procedure.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand with OE-level application coverage in engine gasket components. This part is cataloged under Elring 898.460 for accurate identification and fitment matching.