Elring 938.250 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Engine Valve Cover Gasket for Audi and Porsche

Elring 938.250 is an engine valve cover gasket for the cylinder 1-3 side on select Audi and Porsche applications. It is built for vehicles where a precise sealing surface is needed to control oil leakage at the valve cover.

• Engine valve cover gasket for cylinder 1-3
• Elring part number 938.250
• Direct fitment for select Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Sportback, A8 Quattro, Q7, Q8, RS5, S4, S5, S6, S7 Sportback, SQ5, and Porsche Macan, Panamera, and Cayenne applications
• Cross-references OE-style part numbers 06M 103 650 D and 9A7 103 650 10 for the same application

Detailed Fitment and Function

This Elring valve cover gasket seals the valve cover to the cylinder head on supported engines, helping maintain proper oil containment around cylinders 1-3. It is a fitment-based replacement for Audi A6 allroad, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi A8 Quattro, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi RS5, Audi S4, Audi S5, Audi S6, Audi S7 Sportback, Audi SQ5, and Porsche Macan, Panamera, and Cayenne models listed in the application data. The part number 938.250 is also referenced by 11148100 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the valve cover sealing surface
• Visible oil residue around the cylinder head area
• Burning-oil odor caused by external leakage
• Loss of sealing integrity after gasket wear or heat cycling
• Maintenance replacement during valve cover service

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine application by year, make, model, and cylinder bank before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the valve cover and cylinder head for damage, warpage, or old sealant residue before fitting the new gasket. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and recheck for leaks after startup.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is produced for OE-style fitment on the listed Audi and Porsche applications. Verify part number 938.250 against the vehicle’s engine configuration before ordering.