Mahle VS50344 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Mahle VS50344 Valve Cover Gasket Set

The Mahle VS50344 engine valve cover gasket set is built for OE-standard sealing performance on select Hyundai applications. It uses molded rubber construction to help maintain a consistent seal at the valve cover, spark plug tube openings, and camshaft plug area.

Compatible with 1996-2000 Hyundai Elantra and 1997-2000 Hyundai Tiburon applications listed below, this Mahle gasket set is a direct-fit sealing solution for service work on the top end of the engine. The VS50344 is designed for vehicles that require a molded rubber valve cover gasket with spark plug tube seals and a camshaft semi-circular plug.

Key Features

• Molded rubber valve cover gasket material for stable sealing performance
• OE Standard item grade for service replacement use
• Camshaft plug included for the specified Hyundai applications
• Spark plug tube seals included
• 13 mounting holes for the listed fitments
• Mahle sealing products are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide

Detailed Description

Mahle VS50344 is an engine valve cover gasket set engineered for the 2000 Hyundai Elantra, 1996-1999 Hyundai Elantra, 2000 Hyundai Tiburon, and 1997-1999 Hyundai Tiburon. It is made from molded rubber and follows OE-standard requirements for sealing the valve cover area, helping restore proper gasket contact where oil control is critical. This part number, VS50344, also includes the camshaft plug and spark plug tube seals specified for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 036-1803 and FEL-PRO VS 50572 R for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
• Leaks at spark plug tube seals
• Seepage at the camshaft plug area
• Loss of sealing from aged or hardened rubber gaskets
• Maintenance issues caused by top-end oil leaks on Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Tiburon engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the valve cover for warpage, cracks, or residue that can affect sealing. Verify the engine application against the listed fitment notes, including the 2000 Hyundai Elantra and 2000 Hyundai Tiburon through 5/00, before replacing the original gasket set. The VS50344 is intended for the specific Hyundai engines shown in the fitment data, so confirm the camshaft plug and spark plug tube seal requirements during service.

Quality Assurance

Mahle is known for sealing products used by OEMs and professional technicians, and this gasket set is built to OE-standard expectations for the listed applications. The molded rubber construction supports consistent sealing performance in routine engine service.