Engine Valve Cover Gasket

Product Details

Keep your classic BMW V8 operating at peak efficiency with this direct-replacement Left Side Valve Cover Gasket from Elring. Over time, the heavy heat cycles of the M60 and M62 engines cause the factory rubber seals to bake, turn brittle, and inevitably leak oil down the side of the cylinder head. Elring is a highly trusted OEM manufacturer for European automotive brands, offering precise sealing solutions that mirror the original equipment profile without the dealership markup. This left-bank gasket lines up flawlessly for a trouble-free installation, locking down vital engine oil and securing crankcase integrity. Perfect for routine maintenance or complete engine refreshes.

Key Features

• OEM-quality sealing performance without the premium dealership price tag

• High thermal resistance designed to withstand intense V8 engine bay temperatures

• Precision molded profile guarantees a reliable, leak-free seal on the left cylinder head

• Formulated to resist degradation from modern engine oil formulations and chemical additives

• Critical for preventing oil from fouling spark plug wells and exhaust manifolds

Specifications

• Brand: Elring

• Part Number: 830.305

• Application Position: Left Side (Bank 2 / Cylinders 5-8)

• Gasket Material: Heavy-duty Elastomer

• Installation Requirement: Direct Fit / OE Replacement

• Cross Reference Part Numbers: 11 12 1 733 968, 11 12 1 736 114, 11 12 1 747 022

• Vehicle Compatibility: BMW E34 530i/540i, E39 535i/540i, E32 730i/740i, E38 730i/735i/740i, E31 840i/840Ci V8 models

Prop 65 Warning

Product Q&A

Lifetime Replacement

Fits These Cars