Honda Head Gasket Elring 056.290 – D16Z5 / D16A8 / D16A9 1.2 mm

Honda Head Gasket Elring 056.290 – D16Z5 / D16A8 / D16A9 1.2 mm

The Elring 056.290 head gasket is a high-quality upgrade gasket for classic Honda 1.6 DOHC engines D16Z5, D16A8 and D16A9. With a thickness of 1.2 mm and reinforced construction, it ensures reliable sealing between the cylinder head and the block, even in engines that are driven hard or rebuilt after many years of service.

This gasket is designed as a direct replacement for Honda OEM 12251-PM7-003, offering improved durability and long-term stability of combustion chamber sealing. It is a great choice both for stock rebuilds and mildly tuned engines used in daily driving or occasional track days.

Application – Honda D16Z5 / D16A8 / D16A9

Compatible engine codes:

• D16Z5 – 1.6 DOHC, Honda Civic / CRX
• D16A8 – 1.6 DOHC, Honda Civic / CRX / Concerto
• D16A9 – 1.6 DOHC, Honda Civic / CRX / Concerto

The gasket fits European-market Honda Civic and CRX models equipped with these 1.6 DOHC engines (depending on model year and market specification). If you are not sure whether it fits your car, contact us with your VIN – we will verify compatibility in the Honda catalog.

OEM reference and technical details

• Manufacturer: Elring
• Part number: 056.290
• Type: Honda cylinder head gasket
• Thickness: 1.2 mm
• Replaces OEM: 12251-PM7-003

For correct and safe installation, this head gasket should be tightened together with new genuine Honda head bolts 90006-PG6-003. These are torque-to-yield fasteners and are not intended to be reused.

Matching head bolts 90006-PG6-003 are available here: Genuine Honda head bolts 90006-PG6-003 – B16 / D16

FAQ – Honda head gasket Elring 056.290 D16Z5 / D16A8 / D16A9

1. Is Elring 056.290 a direct replacement for OEM 12251-PM7-003?
Yes, Elring 056.290 is designed as a direct replacement for the Honda OEM head gasket 12251-PM7-003 used on D16Z5, D16A8 and D16A9 engines.

2. Do I need to replace the head bolts when fitting this gasket?
It is strongly recommended to install a new complete set of head bolts 90006-PG6-003 every time the head is removed. Reusing old torque-to-yield bolts increases the risk of improper clamping force and head gasket failure.

3. Is the 1.2 mm thickness suitable for a stock engine?
Yes, the 1.2 mm thickness corresponds to the factory specification for these engines and is suitable for standard compression ratios in stock or mildly modified setups.

4. How should the head be prepared before installing the gasket?
The cylinder head and block surfaces must be clean, flat and free from old gasket material or deep scratches. Always follow the official Honda or Elring tightening procedure (torque + angle) for best sealing and durability.