Head Gasket Set (Thicker), Elring - 1991-1992 E36 325i, E34 525i (M50 non-VANOS)

This set includes a thicker head gasket (2.05mm) for cylinder heads that have been milled/shaved.

Head gasket failure is a not uncommon M50 issue and it's something to take seriously. This complete head gasket set for 1991-92 E36 325i and E34 525i with the non-VANOS M50 engine has all of the gaskets and seals typically replaced during a head gasket repair. Instead of buying just the head gasket (BMW part #11121726622) you can get all of the other gaskets and seals needed to complete the job.

This M50 head gasket set includes:
2 x 07119963130, temp sensor gasket ring
1 x 07119963200, temp sensor gasket ring
1 x 07119963355, timing tensioner gasket ring
1 x 07119963418, timing tensioner gasket ring
1 x 11121726622, head gasket (2.05mm)
1 x 11121748049, valve cover profile gasket
2 x 11121735721, spark plug profile gasket
1 x 11121738963, rear coolant tube gasket
1 x 11151730724, crankcase vent o-ring
2 x 11349059172, valve stem seal (24 total)
1 x 11361740840, front timing cover gasket
1 x 11531265084, thermostat o-ring
1 x 11531748047, thermostat housing gasket (-5/92)
1 x 11531740437, thermostat housing gasket (5/92+)
1 x 11611716174, throttle body gasket ring
6 x 11611717259, intake manifold gasket
1 x 11611730725, connector o-ring
1 x 11617502761, connector o-ring (525i only)
1 x 12141727220, camshaft sensor o-ring
1 x 13531720251, fuel pressure regulator o-ring (large)
1 x 13531720252, fuel pressure regulator o-ring (small)
12 x 13641730767, fuel injector o-ring
3 x 11621728984, exhaust manifold gasket
2 x 18301716888, exhaust manifold-to-exhaust gasket
2 x 07119963201, exhaust manifold plug gasket ring

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 S52 must be addressed quickly as the aluminum head is 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.