Fel-Pro 61082 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket

Fel-Pro 61082 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Gasket

Fel-Pro 61082 is a premium fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket built for a precise seal between the throttle body and intake manifold. It uses application-specific paper material and a 0.030 in. (0.7 mm) thickness to support consistent sealing on compatible Ford and Mercury applications, including Explorer and Mountaineer models.

Key Features

• Fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket for air and fuel delivery service
• Paper construction with premium-grade sealing material
• 0.030 in. / 0.7 mm thickness for proper mounting surface engagement
• 2.660 in. / 67.5 mm inside diameter
• 4-bolt-hole pattern for the listed applications
• Outside diameter: 4.642 x 4.294 in.
• Fits 1996-2001 Ford Explorer and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 61082 is engineered for throttle body mounting service where a stable seal is critical to air metering and idle quality. The gasket’s paper material and application-specific dimensions help match the throttle body flange on 1996-2001 Ford Explorer and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer models. If you are replacing a worn throttle body gasket on a Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer, Fel-Pro 61082 provides the correct sealing profile for the listed fitments. This part cross-references Four Seasons 35490 and MAHLE G31579 for the same application.

Common Issues This Gasket Can Address

• Vacuum leaks at the throttle body mounting surface
• Unstable idle caused by a deteriorated throttle body seal
• Air leakage after throttle body service or cleaning
• Sealing loss from heat cycling and age-related gasket wear
• Intake-side contamination entering through a compromised gasket joint

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, carbon, and oil residue. Verify the throttle body flange and intake surface are flat and free of damage before fitting Fel-Pro 61082. Confirm the 4-bolt-hole pattern and the 2.660 in. inside diameter match the vehicle application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around vehicle-specific sealing materials and dimensions to support dependable sealing performance in professional repair work. Fel-Pro 61082 is made for the listed Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications and follows the brand’s application-focused sealing approach.