{"product_id":"6420980880elr-upper-throttle-gasket","title":"Mercedes Sprinter Throttle Body Upper Air Pipe Gasket – Elring OEM | OM642 3.0L V6 | #6420980880 (2007–2016)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAny time the throttle body or air inlet pipe is removed from the OM642, this upper gasket must be replaced. It seals the connection between the throttle body and the air inlet pipe — the upper air side of the throttle body assembly — and reusing a compressed gasket at this junction risks an intake air leak that disrupts metered airflow and causes hard-to-diagnose running issues. This Elring OEM gasket is the correct replacement for this specific sealing point on the NCV3 Sprinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis gasket seals the mating surface between the throttle body (intake regulating flap) and the incoming air pipe — the upper inlet side of the throttle body assembly. An air leak at this point allows unmetered air into the system downstream of the MAF sensor, causing lean running conditions, rough idle, hesitation, and fault codes that can persist even after throttle body replacement if the sealing surfaces aren't properly addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper vs. Lower Throttle Body Gasket — Key Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe OM642 throttle body uses two gaskets — this upper unit (6420980880) seals between the throttle body and the air inlet pipe, while the lower gasket (6421410180) seals between the throttle body and the intake manifold flange. Both should be replaced any time the throttle body is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen You'll Need This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThrottle body removal or replacement (part #6420900270)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAir inlet pipe removal or service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiagnosing intake air leaks after throttle body service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAny service requiring the air inlet pipe to be disconnected from the throttle body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2007–2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500\/3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2007–2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500\/3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2010–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2010–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAlways verify your VIN before ordering. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMercedes OEM: 6420980880 \/ A6420980880 \/ 642-098-08-80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManufacturer: Elring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRelated: Lower Throttle Body Gasket #6421410180, Throttle Body #6420900270\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSKU: 6420980880ELR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154995822766,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9077\/1374\/files\/6420980880ELR.jpg?v=1763433498","url":"https:\/\/bluetecsprinterparts.com\/products\/6420980880elr-upper-throttle-gasket","provider":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}