{"product_id":"6420980980elr-left-intake-manifold-charge-air-pipe-gasket","title":"Mercedes Sprinter Intake Manifold Transverse Tube Gasket – Elring | OM642 3.0L V6 | #6420980980 (2009–2018)","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]\"\u003eThe OM642 V6 uses a transverse charge air tube that connects across the two intake manifold banks — and when the gasket at the tube-to-engine junction fails, unmetered air enters the intake circuit and throws off everything downstream. This Elring OEM transverse tube gasket seals this specific junction and must be replaced any time the charge air crossover tube is removed. It's a low-cost consumable that's easy to overlook and expensive to diagnose if neglected.\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 intake manifold transverse (crossover) tube and the engine at the tube-to-block connection point. The transverse tube routes charge air between the two banks of the OM642 V6 intake system. A failed gasket at this point creates an intake air leak that introduces unmetered air into the system — causing lean running conditions, rough idle, reduced power, and fault codes that can be difficult to locate without a thorough intake leak inspection.\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\"\u003eTransverse charge air tube removal or replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntake manifold service requiring tube disconnection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBoost leak diagnosis and repair on the OM642 intake system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAny service where the intake crossover tube is unbolted from the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always replace with a new gasket — never reuse the original once removed. This is a single gasket for one tube junction. Verify whether your service requires one or both ends of the transverse tube to be resealed.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003e2009–2018 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\"\u003e2009–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2009 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\"\u003e2009–2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500\/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: 6420980980 \/ A6420980980 \/ 642-098-09-80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eElring: 982.420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSKU: 6420980980ELR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154997297326,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9077\/1374\/files\/6420980980ELR.jpg?v=1763433579","url":"https:\/\/bluetecsprinterparts.com\/products\/6420980980elr-left-intake-manifold-charge-air-pipe-gasket","provider":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}