Elring 942.370 Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 942.370 Valve Cover Gasket

Elring 942.370 is an engine valve cover gasket for vehicles with a plastic cylinder head cover. It is built for direct replacement service on a wide range of GM, Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Saab, Saturn, and Pontiac applications, including Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac CTS, and GMC Acadia models.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket for sealing the cylinder head cover
• Designed for applications with a plastic cylinder head cover
• Elring part number 942.370 for catalog and service matching
• Cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 and 182286 for the same application
• Compatible with many 2005-2020 GM-family vehicles, including Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac CTS, and GMC Acadia

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket is used to restore the seal between the valve cover and cylinder head, helping maintain proper engine sealing on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse, Cadillac SRX, and Buick Enclave. The plastic cylinder head cover material callout is important for correct application matching, especially when servicing engines that rely on a precise gasket profile for leak control. Part number 942.370 is also referenced in service catalogs under several interchange numbers for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Visible oil residue on the engine exterior
• Burning-oil odor from leaks contacting hot engine surfaces
• Loss of sealing at the cylinder head cover interface
• Service replacement for aged or hardened gasket material

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine and cover style before ordering, since fitment is tied to specific vehicle applications and a plastic cylinder head cover. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage, cracks, or contamination that could affect sealing. Verify the application by year, make, model, and part number 942.370 before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is an established engine sealing brand with broad OE-style service coverage. This gasket is cataloged for direct-fit replacement use across the listed applications, including Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac CTS, and GMC Acadia platforms.