The Story
This Elring upper crankcase cover gasket is a replacement sealing component for Porsche 996/997/Boxster/Cayman applications in the fitment table below. It is meant to support proper sealing at the installed location and help avoid the leaks or sealing problems that can show up as these parts age.
Elring has been manufacturing engine sealing components for over a century, supplying gaskets, seals, and sealing systems to major vehicle manufacturers including Porsche. Known for German engineering, OEM-level sealing performance, and precision manufacturing, Elring components are built to maintain proper sealing under heat, pressure, and long-term engine operation.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer part number: 185.270
- Type: Upper Crankcase Cover Gasket
- Function: Seals the mating surfaces between adjoining components
- Application range: 1997–2008
- Primary applications: Porsche 996/997/Boxster/Cayman
Fitment & Compatibility
Confirm the full fitment details in the table below so the part matches your exact application.
If you want to double-check the application before ordering, send us your VIN. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years working with Porsche parts and the details that come with them.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Porsche | 911 | ||
| 2000 | Porsche | 911 | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | 911 | ||
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 40th Anniversary Edition | |
| 2001 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera | |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera | |
| 2001 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4 | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4 | |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4 | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4S | |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4S | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Targa | |
| 2007 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4 | |
| 2008 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4 | |
| 2007 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4S | |
| 2008 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4S | |
| 1997 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 1998 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 1999 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2000 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2001 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2002 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2003 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2005 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2007 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2008 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | Cayman | ||
| 2007 | Porsche | Cayman | ||
| 2008 | Porsche | Cayman |
Description
This Elring upper crankcase cover gasket is a replacement sealing component for Porsche 996/997/Boxster/Cayman applications in the fitment table below. It is meant to support proper sealing at the installed location and help avoid the leaks or sealing problems that can show up as these parts age.
Elring has been manufacturing engine sealing components for over a century, supplying gaskets, seals, and sealing systems to major vehicle manufacturers including Porsche. Known for German engineering, OEM-level sealing performance, and precision manufacturing, Elring components are built to maintain proper sealing under heat, pressure, and long-term engine operation.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer part number: 185.270
- Type: Upper Crankcase Cover Gasket
- Function: Seals the mating surfaces between adjoining components
- Application range: 1997–2008
- Primary applications: Porsche 996/997/Boxster/Cayman
Fitment & Compatibility
Confirm the full fitment details in the table below so the part matches your exact application.
If you want to double-check the application before ordering, send us your VIN. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years working with Porsche parts and the details that come with them.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Porsche | 911 | ||
| 2000 | Porsche | 911 | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | 911 | ||
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 40th Anniversary Edition | |
| 2001 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera | |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera | |
| 2001 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4 | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4 | |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4 | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4S | |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | Carrera 4S | |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | Targa | |
| 2007 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4 | |
| 2008 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4 | |
| 2007 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4S | |
| 2008 | Porsche | 911 | Targa 4S | |
| 1997 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 1998 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 1999 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2000 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2001 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2002 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2003 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2005 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2007 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2008 | Porsche | Boxster | ||
| 2006 | Porsche | Cayman | ||
| 2007 | Porsche | Cayman | ||
| 2008 | Porsche | Cayman |
