Fel-Pro 61697 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket - Heater To Throttle Body

Fel-Pro 61697 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Gasket

Fel-Pro 61697 is a premium fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket for select Chevrolet and GMC trucks and vans. It is built with application-specific sealing materials to support a reliable seal between the heater and throttle body on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Premium-grade throttle body mounting gasket
• Application-specific sealing material for the listed fitments
• Supports 100% vehicle sealing at the throttle body mounting point
• Direct replacement for OE-style service on select GM applications
• Cross-references Fel-Pro 61697, GM 12638606, and MAHLE G32595 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Fel-Pro 61697 gasket is made for the fuel injection throttle body mounting location where a stable seal is critical to proper air and fuel delivery. It is compatible with 2011-2016 Chevrolet Express 2500, Chevrolet Express 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Savana 2500, GMC Savana 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 HD in the heater to throttle body position. For technicians servicing Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD or GMC Sierra 3500 HD throttle body sealing concerns, this part number provides a direct-fit service solution.

What It Helps Address

• Air leaks at the throttle body mounting surface
• Vacuum-related drivability complaints tied to a poor seal
• Rough idle caused by sealing wear at the throttle body interface
• Service replacement after throttle body or intake-related maintenance
• Seal degradation from heat cycling in GM truck and van applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and inspect the throttle body and heater-side flange for damage, warpage, or residue. Verify the part number against the vehicle’s year, make, model, and heater to throttle body position before assembly. On Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana service work, confirm the gasket seats evenly before tightening fasteners to specification.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are engineered for vehicle-specific sealing performance using materials selected for durability in professional repair environments. The premium grade construction supports consistent sealing on the listed Chevrolet and GMC applications.