Elring 442.050 Cylinder Head Gasket for BMW M73 5.4L V12 Engine

The Elring 442.050 is a precision-engineered cylinder head gasket designed to provide a reliable seal between the engine block and cylinder head on BMW M73 5.4L V12 engines. This gasket is manufactured by ElringKlinger, a leading OE supplier with over 140 years of sealing expertise, producing approximately 45 million cylinder head gaskets annually for automotive applications worldwide.

Key Features:

• OE-quality construction designed to meet or exceed BMW factory specifications
• Engineered specifically for BMW M73 V12 engines found in E31 8-Series and E38 7-Series models
• Provides critical sealing for combustion chambers, oil passages, and coolant channels
• Precision-manufactured to ensure optimal fitment and proper sealing surface contact
• Built to withstand high combustion pressures and thermal cycling in V12 applications
• Crosses to BMW OEM part numbers 11121702082 and 11121741020

Cylinder head gaskets play a crucial role in modern engine technology, particularly in high-performance applications. The gasket must seal effectively while accommodating thermal expansion and contraction between dissimilar metals in the cylinder head and block assembly. Elring gaskets are designed with the entire engine system in mind, ensuring reliable performance and durability. Professional installation with new cylinder head bolts is always recommended when replacing cylinder head gaskets.