Elring 981.280 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Elring Valve Cover Gasket Set for Toyota and Lexus

Elring 981.280 is an engine valve cover gasket set built with multiple materials to support a reliable seal at the valve cover. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for a wide range of Toyota, Lexus, and Scion applications, including Toyota Camry, RAV4, Highlander, Avalon, Venza, and Sienna, plus Lexus ES300h and NX300h.

Key Features

• Engine valve cover gasket set for sealing the valve cover to the cylinder head
• Multiple-material construction for application-specific sealing performance
• Elring part number 981.280 for easy identification
• Cross-references Victor Reinz 15-10582-01 and V90261-00 for the same application
• Compatible with many Toyota Camry, RAV4, Highlander, Avalon, Venza, and Sienna engine applications

Detailed Description

This Elring valve cover gasket set is used to restore the seal between the valve cover and engine head on select Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles. It supports common 2009-2020 applications across Toyota Highlander, Toyota Avalon, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Venza, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES300h, Lexus NX300h, and Scion tC. If you are searching for Elring 981.280 for a Toyota Camry valve cover gasket replacement or a Lexus ES300h valve cover gasket set, this part matches the listed fitment.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Oil residue on the engine exterior
• Burning-oil odor from leaking oil onto hot engine surfaces
• Loss of sealing at the valve cover interface
• Maintenance-related gasket replacement during top-end engine service

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover and cylinder head mating areas for damage or warpage. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and torque specification, and replace any contaminated seals or gaskets in the surrounding area as needed. Verify the application by year, make, and model before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this gasket set is cataloged for the listed OE-style applications. Part number 981.280 is referenced for fitment verification and cross-reference matching during service work.