Elring 916.471 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 916.471 Cylinder Head Gasket

Elring 916.471 is an engine cylinder head gasket built with a fibre composite gasket design for a precise seal between the cylinder head and engine block. With a 1.5 mm thickness and 92 mm diameter, it is specified for engines using 3-hole identification and piston protrusion from 0.71 mm to 0.8 mm.

Compatible With 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger, and 1995-1997 Chevrolet S10 applications, this Elring 916.471 gasket supports accurate head sealing in the listed engine configurations.

Key Features

• Fibre composite gasket design for dependable sealing performance
• 1.5 mm thickness for the specified engine setup
• 92 mm diameter for matched bore coverage
• 3-hole identification for correct application selection
• Specified for piston protrusion from 0.71 mm to 0.8 mm
• Elring 916.471 cylinder head gasket for targeted OE-style replacement

Detailed Description

This Elring 916.471 engine cylinder head gasket is engineered around the listed dimensional requirements, including thickness, bore diameter, and piston protrusion range. Those measurements matter when sealing the combustion chamber and maintaining compression across the cylinder head interface. For buyers searching for a cylinder head gasket for Ford Ranger, Ford F-100 Ranger, or Chevrolet S10 engine service, this part number provides a direct reference point for the correct application.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition 27879 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Compression loss from a worn or damaged head gasket
• Coolant or combustion leakage at the cylinder head joint
• Rough running caused by sealing failure between head and block
• Overheating concerns linked to compromised gasket sealing
• Engine service needs on 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger, and 1995-1997 Chevrolet S10

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify cylinder head and block surfaces are clean, flat, and free of residue before installation. Confirm piston protrusion and gasket thickness match the engine specification before assembly. Use the correct torque sequence and tightening procedure for the engine, and inspect related sealing surfaces and fasteners during head service. Elring 916.471 should be matched to the exact engine configuration listed for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is built to the dimensional requirements listed for the application. The Elring 916.471 part number is also useful when verifying replacement against service documentation and interchange references.