Elring 942.260 Engine Timing Cover Gasket

Elring 942.260 Timing Cover Gasket for Jaguar and Land Rover

Elring 942.260 is an engine timing cover gasket for select Jaguar and Land Rover applications. It is specified for vehicles that require the gasket to be used only in connection with 944.470, and it references alternative repair kit 691.870 for related service planning.

Key Features

• Engine timing cover gasket from Elring
• Part number 942.260 for accurate ordering and service lookup
• Use only in connection with 944.470
• Alternative repair kit reference: 691.870
• Cross-reference part numbers include APDI 7013001 and interchange references AJ83699, LJQ500020
• Fits select Jaguar XJ8, XJR, XK, XKR, S-Type, XK8, Super V8, and Vanden Plas models, plus Land Rover LR3, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport applications

Detailed Description

This Elring timing cover gasket is built for engine sealing service where the timing cover must be removed and resealed. The 942.260 part number is used across multiple Jaguar and Land Rover platforms, including 2003-2009 Jaguar S-Type, 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8 and XJR, 2003-2006 Jaguar XK8, 2003-2009 Jaguar XKR, 2007-2009 Jaguar XK, 2005-2009 Jaguar Super V8 and Vanden Plas, 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, 2003-2009 Land Rover Range Rover, and 2006-2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

This part cross-references APDI 7013001 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover sealing surface
• Loss of seal integrity after timing cover service
• Engine oil leaks traced to the front cover area
• Need for a replacement gasket during timing system repair
• Service matching for vehicles requiring the 944.470 related component

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle application before ordering, since this gasket is listed for specific Jaguar and Land Rover models and must be used only with 944.470. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly, inspect the timing cover and adjacent sealing areas for damage, and follow the factory service procedure for torque sequence and sealant use where specified. Verify whether the vehicle calls for the alternative repair kit 691.870 during the repair process.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket is cataloged for direct application matching on the listed Jaguar and Land Rover platforms. Part number 942.260 helps ensure correct identification for service and replacement.