Fel-Pro 61491 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket

Fel-Pro 61491 Throttle Body Gasket

Fel-Pro 61491 is a fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket built for sealing the throttle body to the intake tract. It uses rubber construction and a premium-grade design to support a tight, application-specific seal on select Volkswagen and Audi engines.

Key Features

• Rubber material for flexible sealing at the throttle body mounting surface
• Premium grade construction for service-focused durability
• Inside diameter: 2.900 in. / 73.6 mm
• Outside diameter: 3.120 in. / 79.2 mm
• Thickness: 0.237 in. / 6.0 mm
• Fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket for air and fuel delivery sealing

Application Details

Fel-Pro 61491 is engineered for direct sealing at the throttle body flange, where consistent gasket compression matters for idle quality and intake sealing. This part fits 1997-2005 Audi A4, 1998-2006 Audi A4 Quattro, 1998-2004 Audi A6, 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, and 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Passat. This part cross-references MAHLE G32278 and G32281 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Throttle body air leaks at the mounting surface
• Rough or unstable idle caused by sealing loss
• Unmetered air entering the intake system
• Vacuum-related drivability complaints at the throttle body joint
• Service replacement needs on select Audi and Volkswagen models

Installation Notes

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and verify the throttle body flange is free of old gasket material, oil, and carbon buildup. Confirm the gasket dimensions match the throttle body opening and mounting surface before assembly. Use the vehicle-specific service procedure for torque sequence and final inspection.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built with application-specific materials and sealing profiles to deliver full vehicle sealing performance. Part number 61491 is made to support dependable sealing in demanding intake and fuel delivery service.