Elring 898.600 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Engine Valve Cover Gasket for VW and Audi

Elring 898.600 is an engine valve cover gasket for select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is specified for vehicles using OE number 03L 103 475 H and supports a precise seal at the valve cover to help maintain proper engine oil containment.

Key Features

• Elring engine valve cover gasket for OE-style sealing performance
• Part number 898.600 for easy identification and ordering
• Not for OE number 03L 103 475 H
• Cross-references MAHLE VS50663 and Beck/Arnley 036-1998 for the same application
• Compatible with select Volkswagen Amarok, Caddy, Crafter, Passat, Polo, Beetle, Jetta, Vento, Multivan, and Audi A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, TT applications

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is built for engine sealing service on a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi models, including Volkswagen Amarok, Volkswagen Caddy, and Audi A3 applications. The gasket is identified by part number 898.600 and is listed for vehicles that do not use OE number 03L 103 475 H, making OE-number verification an important step before ordering.

Use this gasket when servicing the valve cover on compatible 2010-2023 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. It is a direct-fit sealing component for engines that require a reliable valve cover seal to keep oil contained at the top of the engine.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Oil residue on the engine exterior
• Burning-oil odor from leaks onto hot engine surfaces
• Loss of sealing integrity after gasket wear or hardening
• Service issues during valve cover removal and reassembly

Installation Notes

Verify OE number 03L 103 475 H before installation, since this gasket is not for that OE reference. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly, inspect the valve cover for damage or warpage, and follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and specifications during reassembly. Confirm the application against the vehicle’s engine code when servicing Audi A3, Audi Q5, or Volkswagen Amarok models.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with extensive OE and aftermarket coverage. Part number 898.600 is listed against multiple cross-reference numbers, including MAHLE VS50663 and Beck/Arnley 036-1998, which helps support application matching for Volkswagen and Audi valve cover gasket service.