{"product_id":"audi-engine-valve-cover-gasket-set-genuine-vw-audi-022103483ekt","title":"Audi Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set - Genuine VW Audi 022103483EKT","description":"\u003cp\u003e022103483EKT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__specifications\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell small-12 medium-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eKIT-022103483EKT\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eQuality:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGenuine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-haspopup=\"true\" data-tooltip=\"\" title=\"This is a product that we have sourced from the local dealer network and is the same part that the dealership would offer you to install on your car today. This part will come branded by the vehicle manufacturer (BMW, Volvo, Audi, etc.) and often at a premium cost. In nearly every instance the part inside the box will have been manufactured by one of their approved OE Suppliers such as Bosch, Hella, Mann, or Lemforder, or many others. Genuine parts from FCP will be sourced from a dealer and in the car manufacturer’s packaging.\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell small-12 medium-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__oeNumbers\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOE Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e022103483E, 022103484E, 022103484F, 021103831, 022103831B, 021103831A, 022103831C\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell small-12 medium-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__mfgNumbers\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMFG Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__kit\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis Kit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Valve Cover Gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"extended__tableSku\"\u003eVAG-022103483E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg data-brand-logo=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fcp-creative.s3.amazonaws.com\/Logos\/genuine-vw-audi.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpark Plug Tube Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"extended__tableSku\"\u003eVAG-022103484F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg data-brand-logo=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fcp-creative.s3.amazonaws.com\/Logos\/genuine-vw-audi.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Valve Cover Bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"extended__tableSku\"\u003eVAG-022103831B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg data-brand-logo=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fcp-creative.s3.amazonaws.com\/Logos\/genuine-vw-audi.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Valve Cover Bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"extended__tableSku\"\u003eVAG-022103831C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg data-brand-logo=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fcp-creative.s3.amazonaws.com\/Logos\/genuine-vw-audi.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__moreInfo\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extended__brandDetails\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi Engine Valve Cover Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set is complete with everything needed to fix and refresh that leaky gasket on your 8P A3 Quattro and MK1\/MK2 TT Quattro VR6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Kit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi Engine Valve Cover Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi Spark Plug Tube Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi Engine Valve Cover Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi Engine Valve Cover Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Valve Cover Gasket Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve cover gasket seals the valve cover to the uppermost portion of your engine’s cylinder head and keeps oil and oil vapors from leaking at that connection. It must have some amount of crush or elasticity to fill in gaps between the two surfaces, sealing the connection. Typically on most modern vehicles the valve cover gasket is made from rubber or other elastomer materials. Sometimes this can be just a rubber gasket, and others it may be reinforced with metals or other materials to lend more strength and rigidity to the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder classic European cars may use a cork or similar natural material. Both are sensitive to the installation process and tightening torques, but you must take extra special care with cork gaskets to avoid crushing the gasket and causing a leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Valve Cover Gasket Set Failure Symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: As a rubber valve cover gasket ages, it will become hard and brittle, eventually allowing oil to leak at the valve cover and cylinder head junction. Cork and natural materials will begin to break down and allow Oil to pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical Damage: Typically this is from incorrect installation. Using too much tightening torque on the valve cover gasket bolts or fasteners can cause physical damage to the gasket but overcompressing or crushing it beyond its ability to seal the surface of the valve cover and the cylinder head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical Damage: Using incompatible chemical gasket maker or sealing agents can cause reactions and failure of the gasket itself. Sometimes this can be because of the material itself, or the design of the gasket and the way it is intended to be sealed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObvious Oil leaks: A noticeable engine oil leak is the most common symptom of a bad valve cover gasket. This can appear in several different ways, the most common of which is oil seepage or obvious leaks running down the cylinder head from the valve cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysterious Oil Leaks: Because of airflow through the engine bay and the exact conditions under which a valve cover gasket leaks, it is possible to have a “mystery” oil leak where oil residue and moisture gather in an unusual or unlikely spot. If you see this and have no other obvious causes, a quick degrease and careful monitoring could point you in the direction of a bad valve cover gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir intake leaks\/faults: Because the valve cover gasket is a crucial seal for the engine, a completely failed or very bad valve cover gasket leak can result in a check engine light or rough running due to incorrect airflow either getting inside the engine or escaping through the leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning oil smell: One of the most common engine oil leaks is from the valve cover gasket, and it is common for oil to leak while the car is sitting. Once you start the engine and begin to drive the car, the oil that has collected on the exhaust manifold will burn off, creating a noticeable oil smell while driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Genuine VW Audi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/Lemforder-parts\/\"\u003eLemforder\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/ZF-parts\"\u003eZF\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/Sachs-parts\"\u003eSachs\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/Bosch-parts\"\u003eBosch\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/Valeo-parts\"\u003eValeo\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/Zimmermann-parts\"\u003eZimmermann\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/VDO-parts\/\"\u003eSiemens VDO\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/Corteco-parts\"\u003eCorteco\u003c\/a\u003e, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpeuro.com\/page\/oe-academy\"\u003eOE Academy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor further information regarding the OE\/OEM tags throughout the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43015448494193,"sku":"022103483EKT","price":464.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6742\/files\/open-uri20200601-22949-1emorl4.webp?v=1771340148","url":"https:\/\/www.parkautomotorsports.ca\/products\/audi-engine-valve-cover-gasket-set-genuine-vw-audi-022103483ekt","provider":"Park Auto Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}