OE 022103483E — Valve Cover Gasket for Audi

Build-year coverage is listed row by row in the Applications table above. Where several generations share one number, the newer rows usually carry a revised suffix — compare the last four characters before buying, since a suffix change often means a different connector or bracket.

Start from the code cast or printed on the part you are removing — that is the authoritative source. If it is illegible, use the Applications table on the closest engine & fuel system reference and narrow by build year. Send photos and we will cross-check the number for you.

Three checks: the code printed on your old part must read 022103483E; the number must fall inside the build-year range in the Applications table; and the connector, thread or bolt pattern must match the reference photo. Codes cast into the housing are the most reliable source.

The Related OE References table above lists the alternates we see most often in trade inquiries. Cross-references work because the engineering envelope is shared across the engine & fuel system family — always confirm dimensions and connector layout before you swap.

For a short distance at reduced load, usually yes — but the risk compounds. A degraded valve cover gasket transfers stress to neighbouring components, so a small repair can grow into a full engine & fuel system rebuild. Book the replacement once the symptom is repeatable.

Incoming batches pass a dimensional check, a material look-up against the engine & fuel system specification, and a visual inspection for finish defects. Critical dimensions are measured per carton and the photographs are archived against the order number.