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Quick Answer: Hyundai Elantra valve covers are NOT interchangeable across model years because the engine platform changed three times. Use Beta-II covers (RM100090) for 1996–2003, RM100090-A or RM100041 for 2002–2010, and Gamma/Nu covers (RM100043 or RM100051) for 2007 onward. The most reliable cross-reference path is OE number first, model year second.
Engine Platform Timeline
|
Generation |
Years |
Engine |
Displacement |
Valve Cover OE |
Ranmi SKU |
|
Elantra J1/J2 |
1990–1995 |
Original Mitsubishi-derived |
1.5–1.8L |
Various |
(not commonly aftermarketed) |
|
Elantra J3 (XD) |
2001–2006 |
Beta-I |
1.8L–2.0L |
22410-23010, 22410-23510 |
RM100090, RM100090-A |
|
Elantra HD |
2007–2010 |
Beta-II / Gamma |
1.6L–2.0L |
22410-23762 (Beta), 22410-2B000/100 (Gamma) |
RM100041, RM100043 |
|
Elantra MD |
2011–2015 |
Nu / Gamma |
1.6L–2.0L |
22410-26635, 22410-2F000 |
RM100121 |
|
Elantra AD |
2016–2020 |
Nu / Kappa |
1.6L–2.0L |
22410-03050, 22410-03070, 22410-03150 |
RM100069, RM100101, RM100127 |
|
Elantra CN7 |
2021–present |
Smartstream / Gamma |
1.6L–2.0L |
(newer OE numbers) |
(development pipeline) |
OE Number Decoding
Hyundai's 22410-XXXXX numbering system encodes:
- 22410 — valve cover product family
- XX — engine displacement / family code
- XXX — variant code
For example:
- 22410-26610 — Alpha 1.6L (older)
- 22410-26611 — same engine, revised variant
- 22410-26635 — Nu 1.6L (newer)
- 22410-2F500 — Gamma 1.6L
The first three digits after the dash usually indicate engine code; learn this to estimate compatibility quickly.
Common Cross-Compatibility
|
OE Numbers (Compatible Group) |
Reason |
|
22410-26610 / 22410-26611 |
Production revision of same Alpha engine |
|
22410-2B000 / 22410-2B100 |
Production revision of same Gamma engine |
|
22410-03050 / 22410-03070 |
Same Nu engine, model-year minor revision |
|
22410-23010 / 22410-23510 |
Beta engine family, different bolt count or PCV layout (NOT compatible — confirm before swap) |
Common Pitfalls
Pitfall 1: Same model name, different engine The 2010 Elantra HD has both 1.6L Gamma and 1.8L Nu options. The valve covers are different. Always verify engine code, not just model year.
Pitfall 2: Regional variants Hyundai Elantra AD in Russia (Solaris II), India (Avante), and Korea may have different emissions calibration and slightly different valve cover (especially PCV port routing). Cross-reference by VIN-decoded engine code.
Pitfall 3: Pre-facelift vs post-facelift Within the same generation, Hyundai sometimes revises the engine platform mid-cycle. The MD Elantra had a 2014 mid-cycle update that revised the Nu engine; valve covers may differ.
High-Runner SKU Reference
|
SKU |
OE Numbers |
Years |
Vehicle |
Ranmi Stock |
|
RM100051 |
22410-26610, 22410-26611 |
2000–2006 |
Elantra Alpha 1.6L |
High |
|
RM100090 |
22410-23010 |
1996–2001 |
Elantra Beta 1.8/2.0L |
Medium |
|
RM100090-A |
22410-23510 |
2001–2003 |
Elantra/Tiburon |
Medium |
|
RM100041 |
22410-23762 |
2002–2006 |
Elantra Beta 1.8L |
High |
|
RM100043 |
22410-2B000, 22410-2B100 |
2007–2012 |
Elantra/i30 Gamma 1.4/1.6 |
High |
|
RM100121 |
22410-26635 |
2011–2015 |
Elantra Nu 1.6L |
Medium |
|
RM100127 |
22410-03070 |
2017+ |
Elantra Smartstream |
Growing |
|
RM100069 |
22410-03150 |
2017–2020 |
17款瑞纳/Elantra |
Medium |
FAQ
Q1: Will a 2010 Elantra HD valve cover fit a 2014 Elantra MD? No. Despite both being Elantra, the 2010 uses Beta-II/Gamma 1.6/1.8/2.0 architecture and the 2014 transitioned to Nu/Gamma updates. Different valve covers.
Q2: What's the most globally distributed Elantra valve cover? RM100051 (22410-26610/26611) for 2000–2006 Alpha 1.6L is the highest-volume Elantra valve cover globally, especially strong in Russia, Egypt, Iraq, and India.
Q3: How do I confirm the right Elantra cover for a customer's vehicle? Request VIN. Decode engine code via Hyundai HMA portal. Cross-reference to engine code, then to Ranmi SKU.