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Mahle F31980 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket
Reliable Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket for BMW Vehicles
The Mahle Exhaust Pipe Gasket F31980 is designed to provide a secure and durable seal for exhaust systems on select BMW models. Engineered with composite material, this gasket ensures proper sealing and helps maintain exhaust system integrity.
- Composite exhaust gasket material for effective sealing
- OEM standard item grade for consistent quality
- Compatible with multiple BMW models including 325Ci, 330i, X3, and Z4
- Single gasket included per package
- Part number F31980 for precise identification
About the Mahle Exhaust Pipe Gasket Product Line
The Mahle Exhaust Pipe Gasket line focuses on providing reliable sealing solutions for exhaust pipe flanges. This product line is engineered to meet OEM standards, ensuring compatibility and performance for various vehicle applications. The F31980 gasket is part of this line, offering a composite material construction that balances durability and flexibility for effective exhaust sealing.
Product Details and Specifications
This exhaust pipe flange gasket is made from composite material, which offers resistance to heat and exhaust gases while maintaining a tight seal. The OEM standard grade guarantees that the gasket meets the quality and fitment requirements expected by vehicle manufacturers. Designed specifically for BMW models such as the 325Ci, 325i, 330xi, 525i, X5, and Z4, the F31980 gasket ensures proper fit and function within the exhaust system.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Sealing exhaust pipe flanges to prevent leaks
- Reducing exhaust noise caused by gasket failure
- Preventing exhaust gas leaks that can affect emissions
- Maintaining proper exhaust system pressure and performance
- Replacing worn or damaged gaskets during exhaust repairs
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Mahle Exhaust Pipe Gasket F31980, ensure that the mating surfaces are clean and free of debris or old gasket material. Proper torque specifications should be followed to avoid over-tightening, which can damage the gasket or flange. This gasket is designed for direct replacement on compatible BMW exhaust pipe flanges and requires no additional components.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Mahle manufactures this exhaust pipe flange gasket to OEM standards, ensuring consistent quality and fitment. While specific warranty details are not provided, Mahle products typically adhere to strict quality control processes to meet automotive industry requirements.
| Brand | Mahle |
| Part Number | F31980 |
| Additional Package Contents | None |
| Exhaust Gasket Material | Composite |
| Item Grade | OEM Standard |
This part fits 68 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite; Exhaust Pipe Gasket |
| 2009 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite; Exhaust Pipe Gasket |
| 2008 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite; Exhaust Pipe Gasket |
| 2007 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite; Exhaust Pipe Gasket |
| 2006 | BMW | 325Ci | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2006 | BMW | 330Ci | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2006 | BMW | X3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2006 | BMW | X3 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2006 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 325Ci | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 325xi | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 330Ci | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 330i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 330xi | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | X3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | X3 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2005 | BMW | Z4 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 325Ci | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 325xi | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 330Ci | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 330i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 330xi | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | X3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | X3 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2004 | BMW | Z4 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 325Ci | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 325xi | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 330Ci | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 330i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 330xi | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2003 | BMW | Z4 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 325Ci | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 325xi | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 330Ci | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 330i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 330xi | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | Z3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2002 | BMW | Z3 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 325Ci | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 325i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 325xi | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 330Ci | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 330i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 330xi | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 525i | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | 530i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | X5 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | Z3 | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
| 2001 | BMW | Z3 | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Composite heat riser gasket for flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.