These little rings, they create an airtight seal where the turbocharger’s inlet hose or pipe connects to the turbo itself. Basically, it prevents exhaust gases from leaking out at that connection point. It’s a pretty simple part, but really crucial for how everything works. It’s usually made of a fairly heat – resistant material, like a specific type of rubber or silicone. Think of your turbo as needing to suck in a lot of air, and it needs that air to come in cleanly. The seal ring sits right where the air comes in, making sure nothing gets past it except the air the turbo is supposed to be using. It’s part of the whole intake process for the engine, so it’s pretty vital for power and efficiency. It’s not something that makes horsepower, but it certainly helps everything else do its job properly. If this seal fails, you’ll start to lose boost pressure. You’ll notice if your engine feels sluggish, like it’s lost some power. You might also hear a whistling or hissing sound coming from the turbo area – that’s the exhaust gases escaping where they shouldn’t. It’s a small part, but a failed one can really affect performance and even potentially damage other components over time. You can usually find these pretty easily, places like Fixparts Online carry a good selection. It's one of those preventative maintenance things, honestly. It's cheaper to replace this little ring than to deal with bigger issues later on. A warranty you can count on: Seal Ring (MPN 268.402) has a 12-month guarantee!

About Elring

Elring is a leading provider of gaskets, sealing compounds, and cylinder-head systems, ensuring leak-proof performance for modern engines.

Why Choose Elring?

• Elring parts are known for lasting a long time and holding up to tough conditions, saving you money on repairs down the road. • We make a wide range of parts, from engine gaskets to seals and more, so you can find almost everything you need in one place. • Elring has been a trusted name in the auto industry for over 80 years, meaning we have a lot of experience and knowledge. • Our parts are designed to meet or exceed the standards of car manufacturers, ensuring a good fit and reliable performance. Performance you can rely on – Elring parts from FixParts Online.