AP Exhaust 8469 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Converter To Resonator Assembly

Exhaust Flange Gasket Overview

AP Exhaust 8469 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket built for sealing the joint between exhaust components. It is sized with a 3-3/16 inch inside diameter and 5/32 inch thickness for a precise sealing surface.

Compatible With Acura MDX, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Suzuki Forenza, and Suzuki Reno applications listed below. This part cross-references 14181-85Z00 for the same application.

Key Features

• 3-3/16 inch inside diameter for the specified exhaust flange opening.
• 5/32 inch thickness for a defined sealing profile.
• Exhaust pipe flange gasket construction for sealing exhaust joints.
• AP Exhaust part number 8469 for catalog and service reference.

Detailed Description

AP Exhaust 8469 is a replacement exhaust pipe flange gasket used at the connection point between exhaust sections. The gasket dimensions help support a proper seal where the flange joint must contain exhaust flow and reduce leakage at the connection. Use AP Exhaust 8469 when servicing listed Acura MDX, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Suzuki Forenza, and Suzuki Reno applications that call for this gasket size and configuration.

What It Helps Address

• Exhaust leaks at a flange connection.
• Noise caused by a poor sealing surface.
• Soot or residue around the exhaust joint.
• Loss of sealing integrity after gasket wear or removal.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the flange opening and gasket dimensions before installation. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly so the gasket can seat evenly, and confirm the replacement matches the original application requirements for AP Exhaust 8469.

Quality Assurance

AP Exhaust supplies exhaust sealing components for service replacement use. Part number 8469 is identified for the listed fitments and interchange reference.