I've seen some old posts that say the Elring is/was the only head gasket with the reinforced area around the passenger-rear side that leaks. Is this still the case or has Reinz come out with a gasket that is also reinforced?

__________________
(2) 1988 300 SEL W126

Elring is the OE gasket & Reinz doesn't reinforce the area in the same fashion..

__________________
MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES)
ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
Retired Moderator