Elring 898.480 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket for Audi and Volkswagen

Elring 898.480 is a multilayer steel cylinder head gasket built for precise sealing in select Audi and Volkswagen engines. With an installed thickness of 1.63 mm and an 82 mm bore diameter, it is specified for applications that require accurate piston protrusion matching and dependable combustion sealing.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• Installed thickness: 1.63 mm
• Diameter: 82 mm
• Piston protrusion range: 1.01 mm to 1.1 mm
• Number of holes: 2
• Elring part number 898.480 for direct catalog identification

Detailed Description

This Elring cylinder head gasket is engineered for engine rebuild and repair work where head sealing dimensions must match the engine specification exactly. The MLS construction supports consistent sealing performance across the combustion chamber, coolant passages, and oil passages. It is listed for applications including 2015 Audi A4, 2015 Audi A5, 2015 Audi Q5, 2010 Audi Q5, 2011-2014 Audi TT, 2003-2013 Audi A3, 2013-2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2009-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2006-2008 Volkswagen Jetta. Elring 898.480 is also cross-referenced to Victor Reinz 61-38190-10 for the same application.

What This Part Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking cylinder head gasket
• Restoring compression loss between the head and block
• Addressing coolant or oil seepage at the head interface
• Supporting engine repair after overheating or head service
• Matching gasket thickness during rebuilds that require 1.63 mm specification

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify piston protrusion before installation and confirm it falls within the 1.01 mm to 1.1 mm range listed for this gasket. Check the engine code, bore size, and head surface condition before assembly. The application also requires additional article 189.380, so confirm all required components are on hand before beginning the repair. For fitment reference, this part fits 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2009-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2013-2014 Volkswagen Beetle with the specified thickness and bore dimensions.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-level engineering focus for engine repair applications. Part number 898.480 is built to the listed dimensional specifications for accurate fitment in supported Audi and Volkswagen engines.