Help keep engine oil where it belongs with the FEL-PRO valve cover gasket VS 50601 R, a molded seal for the joint between the valve cover and the cylinder head. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1998 BMW 323i and 1998 BMW 323is with the L6-2.5L engine and the 1996-1998 BMW 328i with the L6-2.8L engine. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Fel-Pro designs its gaskets for the repair environment. The goal is a dependable seal even on troublesome applications and on sealing surfaces that are no longer perfect. This FEL-PRO engine valve cover gasket set is made from PermaDry molded rubber.
- Made for imperfect surfaces: Engineered and built for real repair work, to help seal surfaces that are no longer perfect.
- Conformable seal: Highly conformable, so it can adapt to imperfect sealing surfaces.
- Real-world tested: Tested on-vehicle and validated for performance on the road.
- Specifications: One-piece configuration, 0.600 in. thick, 11 mounting holes, premium grade.
Signs a valve cover gasket may need replacing include:
- oil seeping around the edge of the valve cover
- oily residue on the cylinder head
- a burning-oil smell if oil reaches hot exhaust parts
Diagnose the source of the leak before replacing.
Gasket sealant is not included. Consult the vehicle service information for surface preparation and for whether sealant is called for. The listed applications use one set. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 19780 · 19783 · VS50368 · VS50488 · VS10407 · 153140101
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
19780, 19783, VS50368, VS50488, VS10407, 153140101
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right 1996-1998 BMW 328i 2.8L valve cover gasket?
Yes. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1996-1998 BMW 328i with the L6-2.8L engine, and that application uses one set.
Does it also fit the 1998 BMW 323i 2.5L?
Yes. It is listed for the 1998 BMW 323i and the 1998 BMW 323is with the L6-2.5L engine. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows every listed application.
What material is this FEL-PRO PermaDry valve cover gasket made of?
It is made from PermaDry molded rubber in a one-piece configuration. It is 0.600 in. thick with 11 mounting holes.
Is sealant included with the FEL-PRO valve cover gasket set?
No, gasket sealant is not included. Consult the vehicle service information for surface preparation and for whether sealant is called for on the joint.
What does a valve cover gasket do?
It seals the joint between the valve cover and the cylinder head to help keep engine oil inside the engine. Fel-Pro designs it to help seal surfaces that are no longer perfect.
