Elring 914.856 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring MLS Cylinder Head Gasket 914.856

Elring 914.856 is a multilayer steel cylinder head gasket for select Volkswagen and Audi engines that require precise sealing around an 81 mm bore. With an installed thickness of 1.57 mm and piston protrusion range of 0.87 mm to 0.92 mm, it supports correct head gasket selection for the specified engine build.

Key Features

• Multilayer steel (MLS) gasket design for cylinder head sealing
• Installed thickness: 1.57 mm
• Diameter: 81 mm
• Piston protrusion range: 0.87 mm to 0.92 mm
• Two-hole identification
• Additional required article: 819.824
• Elring part number 914.856 for direct reference

Detailed Description

This Elring engine cylinder head gasket is specified for applications in Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Jetta, and Audi 80 models listed in the fitment data. The MLS construction helps provide a stable sealing surface between the cylinder head and engine block, while the 1.57 mm installed thickness and 81 mm diameter align with the stated engine requirements. If you are sourcing an Elring 914.856 head gasket for a Volkswagen Golf or Volkswagen Passat engine rebuild, verify piston protrusion and the required companion article before installation.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 028 103 383 BJ and 30-028546-00 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the head and block
• Combustion gas seepage into the cooling system
• Oil and coolant mixing caused by a failed head gasket
• Incorrect gasket thickness selection during engine service

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm piston protrusion is within 0.87 mm to 0.92 mm before ordering or installing.
• Use the required additional article 819.824 as specified in the product data.
• Verify the 81 mm bore diameter and 1.57 mm installed thickness against the engine code and service specifications.
• Clean and inspect the cylinder head and block mating surfaces before assembly.
• Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and tightening specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built to the dimensional specifications listed for the application. Part number 914.856 should be matched to the engine’s measured piston protrusion and service requirements before final assembly.