Mahle 72222 Distributor Mounting Gasket

Distributor Mounting Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

The Mahle 72222 distributor mounting gasket is an OEM-standard sealing solution built with molded rubber for a precise distributor-to-engine seal. It is used on a wide range of Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, and Ford Escort applications, along with other compatible vehicles that use an O-ring style distributor seal.

Mahle gaskets are engineered to deliver dependable sealing performance for technicians and owners who need a direct-fit replacement for distributor mounting service. The 72222 part number is a practical choice when addressing oil seepage or seal wear at the distributor base.

Key Features

• Molded rubber gasket material for consistent sealing
• OEM standard item grade for service replacement use
• Distributor mounting gasket for O-ring style applications
• Fits a broad range of import and domestic vehicles
• Mahle 72222 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Product Overview

This Mahle distributor mounting gasket is built for vehicles that use a molded rubber O-ring type seal at the distributor mounting point. It is listed for 1990-1997 Mazda Miata, 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, 1991-1996 Ford Escort, 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, and 1994-1997 Ford Aspire, making it a useful service part for ignition sealing repairs. The same sealing style also appears in applications such as 1986-1991 Buick LeSabre and 1986-1990 Oldsmobile 98.

Mahle’s gasket line is trusted by OEMs and technicians for sealing applications where fit and material consistency matter. If you are replacing a worn distributor seal on a Mazda Miata, Ford Escort, or similar application, Mahle 72222 provides an OE-style molded rubber solution.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35608 and Ford B9QH 12143-A for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Oil leakage around the distributor mounting area
• Hardening or cracking of the original rubber seal
• Seepage caused by age-related gasket shrinkage
• Loss of sealing at the distributor base after service
• Need for an OE-standard replacement gasket during ignition maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the distributor mounting surface before installation and remove any old gasket residue, oil film, or debris. Confirm the application uses a molded rubber O-ring style distributor seal before ordering. For best sealing results, install the gasket on a clean, dry surface and verify distributor alignment during reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies OEM-standard sealing products used by technicians and vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The 72222 distributor mounting gasket is built to the same service expectations associated with Mahle gasket components.