Elring 921.266 Engine Timing Cover Gasket

Elring 921.266 Engine Timing Cover Gasket

Elring 921.266 is a steel engine timing cover gasket for select BMW 318i, 318is, 318ti, and Z3 applications. It is built for direct-fit service on covered BMW 4-cylinder engines and is listed for model years spanning 1991-1999.

Key Features

• Steel gasket design for timing cover sealing service
• OE-style replacement for BMW engine sealing applications
• Fits select BMW 318i, 318is, 318ti, and Z3 models
• Part number 921.266 for catalog and service reference
• Cross-reference: BMW 11 14 1 743 032 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring timing cover gasket is used to seal the engine timing cover and help maintain proper oil control at the front of the engine. The steel gasket construction is suited for precise sealing surfaces and is listed for BMW 318i, BMW 318is, BMW 318ti, and BMW Z3 fitments across the 1991-1999 model years. If you are sourcing an engine timing cover gasket for a BMW 318i or BMW Z3 repair, 921.266 is the part number to verify against your application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover joint
• Visible engine oil leaks from the front cover area
• Sealing loss after timing cover service
• Replacement of a damaged or flattened gasket surface
• Restoration of proper sealing on BMW 318is and related models

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the timing cover for warpage, corrosion, or old sealant residue. Confirm the engine code and model-year break before ordering, especially for BMW 318is listings with the noted 09/1993 change. Verify the part number 921.266 against the removed gasket and vehicle application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is cataloged as an OE-style replacement for the listed BMW applications. Use the vehicle fitment data and cross-reference information to confirm the correct timing cover gasket for your repair.