Head Gasket Set, OEM - E36 323is/328i, Z3 2.3/2.8, M52

Head gasket failure is a common M54 issue and it's something to take seriously. This complete head gasket set for E36 323ic/323is/328i and 1997-1998 Z3 2.3/2.8 with the M52 engine has all of the gaskets and seals typically replaced during a head gasket repair.

This set includes -

• 1 x 07119900244, rear screw plug gasket ring, A10x15mm
• 3 x 07119963130, temp sensor gasket ring, A12x15.5mm
• 2 x 07119963201, exhaust port gasket ring, A14x18mm
• 1 x 07119963418, chain tensioner gasket ring, A26x31mm
• 1 x 11121703342, valve cover profile gasket
• 1 x 11121703410, oil fill cap gasket ring
• 1 x 11121726617, head gasket (1.75mm standard thickness)
• 1 x 11121738963, rear coolant tube profile gasket
• 2 x 11121748872, spark plug hole profile gasket
• 2 x 11349064457, valve stem seals (2 packs of 12)
• 1 x 11361703713, VANOS solenoid o-ring, 21x2.5mm
• 1 x 11361740839, VANOS cover steel gasket
• 1 x 11531265084, thermostat o-ring 60x3.5mm
• 1 x 11531740437, thermostat housing profile gasket
• 1 x 11611716174, throttle body profile gasket
• 2 x 11611740069, intake manifold profile gasket
• 2 x 11621744252, exhaust manifold to head gasket
• 2 x 11721435367, air pump pipe gasket
• 1 x 11727505259, air pump valve gasket
• 1 x 12141748398, camshaft sensor o-ring 17x3.0mm
• 1 x 13531720251, fuel pressure regulator o-ring, 20x2.5mm
• 1 x 13531720252, fuel pressure regulator o-ring, 5x1.5mm
• 1 x 13621743299, air temp sensor o-ring, 8x3.0mm
• 12 x 13641286708, fuel injector o-ring, 7.8x3.6mm
• 2 x 18301716888, exhaust manifold to cat gasket
• 4 x 32411093596, VANOS oil line gasket ring, A14x20mm

Note: this gasket set includes parts for 2.5L and 2.8L engines. Most of the parts are the same but there are a few parts that are unique to each.

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 M54 must be addressed quickly as the aluminum head and block are easily damaged if overheating occurs.

This is an OEM 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.