Looking to replace the valve cover gaskets on my A4.

Audi branded = $115/pair !!

Can anyone comment on other available brands in terms of quality/reliability?

AJUSA
Elring
Victor Reinz
Manburg Technic Germany
Other recommendations?

Thanks.

 

It's the Audi box that's expensive. It's that way with Porsche too. They don't call them the "stealers" for nothing. There are very few items that I've found that I've had to buy at a dealer that cannot be found elsewhere in a cheaper box. Victor Reinz is what I go with as if you open the Porsche/Audi/VA box the gaskets will more than likely have Victor Reinz or another manufacturer on them. After having owned and bought many a part for my Porsche's and Audi's I speak from experience.

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...er_gasket.html

 

I have much more experience with domestic cars; there are aftermarket part brands that are clearly subpar quality. Unfortunately you often have to try them before you know. I prefer to do a job only once!

 

Victor Reinz isn't aftermarket. They are OEM manufactures of parts for Porsche/Audi/VW so I have no qualms about using them. Same goes for Bosch, ***, SKF, and others. Most of the time it's their parts in the Dealer Box anyway.