Head Gasket Set, Elring - E46 323i/328i, E39 528i, Z3 2.3/2.8

Head gasket failure is a not uncommon issue and it's something to take seriously. This head gasket set for 1999-2000 E46 323i/328i, E39 528i, Z3 2.3/2.8 has all of the gaskets and seals associated with head gasket replacement. Instead of buying just the head gasket (BMW part #11127501304) you can get all of the other gaskets and seals needed to complete the job.

This M52TU head gasket set includes:
1 x 11127501304, head gasket, standard 0.7mm thickness
1 x 07119963073, screw plug gasket ring, 10x13.5mm
1 x 07119963418, timing tensioner gasket ring 26x31mm
1 x 11127526447, oil filler cap gasket ring
1 x 11129070990, valve cover gasket set
2 x 11349064457, valve stem seal kit (24 total)
2 x 11361433513, VANOS unit blind plug
1 x 11361433817, VANOS unit profile gasket (steel)
2 x 11361703713, VANOS solenoid o-ring, 21x2.5mm
2 x 32411093596, VANOS oil line gasket ring, 14x20mm
1 x 11531435808, water pipe o-ring, 20x3mm (water pipe part #11537502525)
1 x 11537509357, thermostat housing gasket
1 x 11611436631, intake manifold profile gasket set
1 x 11611437453, idle control valve rubber grommet
1 x 11611716174, throttle body profile gasket
1 x 11727505259, secondary air pump gasket
2 x 12141748398, camshaft sensor o-ring, 17x3mm
1 x 13531438145, fuel pressure regulator o-ring, 20x2.5mm (may be Euro models only)
1 x 13531438146, fuel pressure regulator o-ring, 5x1.5mm (may be Euro models only)
1 x 13531720251, fuel pressure regulator o-ring, 20x2.5mm
1 x 13531720252, fuel pressure regulator o-ring, 5x1.5mm
1 x 13621743299, intake temp sensor o-ring, 8x3mm
6 x 13641437486, fuel injector o-ring, 9.2x2.8mm
6 x 13641437487, fuel injector o-ring, 7.52x3.52mm
2 x 18301436334, exhaust gasket
2 x 18301440183, exhaust manifold outlet flat gasket
2 x 18301716888, exhaust gasket

Additional parts such as head bolts, other hardware, and sensors are sold separately (see below).

Symptoms of head gasket failure include: white residue (tapioca) in the valve cover, under the oil filler cap, and in drained oil, low coolant (not caused by failure in cooling system), low oil, oil leak onto exhaust manifold, and loss of power from loss of compression. Cooling system trouble on the M52 must be addressed quickly as the aluminum head is easily damaged if overheating occurs.

This is an OEM E46/E39/Z3 head gasket set manufactured by Elring - one of the original suppliers to BMW for these gaskets, as well as many other gaskets and seals. As the OEM it meets all of BMW's original design, fitment, and performance requirements and is TUV approved. OEM parts are the best alternative to more expensive Original BMW parts because they are virtually identical without the inflated price tag. These parts have a two year warranty.

Because this kit fits multiple models it may include duplicate or redundant parts.