Abstract: The invention pertains to a valve cover for internal combustion engines with at least one overhead camshaft, wherein bearings for the camshaft(s) are embedded in a polymeric plastic material constituting the valve cover.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cylinder head gasket of an internal combustion engine with a gasket sheet that contains at least one combustion chamber passage opening and a sensor device for the registration of a measurement value that depends on the operating condition of the internal combustion engine, wherein the arrangement of the gasket sheet features a connecting section for the detachable attachment of a sensor module of the sensor device and a measurement value registration position for the retention of a sensor element of a sensor module. The measurement value registration position can be a contact point near of the connecting section. However, it can also be located at a distance from the connecting section.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cylinder head gasket of an internal combustion engine with a gasket sheet that contains at least one combustion chamber passage opening and a sensor device for the registration of a measurement value that depends on the operating condition of the internal combustion engine, wherein the arrangement of the gasket sheet features a connecting section for the detachable attachment of a sensor module of the sensor device and a measurement value registration position for the retention of a sensor element of a sensor module. The measurement value registration position can be a contact point near of the connecting section. However, it can also be located at a distance from the connecting section.

Abstract: A gasket is provided that is suitable for use in connection with a cylinder head. The gasket includes a first outer plate including a compensating portion, a second outer plate including a compensating portion, and a compensating plate positioned between said first and second outer plates. Preferably, at least one of said first and second outer plates includes a bead positioned outside of, and in close proximity to, said compensation portion of said plate. The compensating plate includes a compensating element and an edge portion. In a preferred embodiment, the area between the compensating portions of said first and second outer plates defines a compensating area and said compensating element is positioned within said compensating area. If desired, the gasket may also include a spacer plate.