Mahle F5438AK Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Left

Exhaust Flange Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

The Mahle F5438AK exhaust pipe flange gasket is built for exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe sealing where a graphite gasket material is specified. It is an OEM standard replacement for classic Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep applications that need a reliable seal at the flange or heat riser connection.

Compatible With 1942-1968 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep exhaust flange applications, including Jeep Wagoneer and Dodge Dart service points. The Mahle F5438AK is a direct-fit sealing component for restoration and repair work on older exhaust systems.

Key Features

• Graphite exhaust gasket material for sealing at the flange connection
• OEM standard item grade for factory-style replacement needs
• Designed for exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe and heat riser flange applications
• Brand engineering from Mahle, a supplier known for OE-focused sealing products
• Cross-reference: Fel-Pro 60146 for the same application

Detailed Description

Mahle F5438AK is an exhaust pipe flange gasket used in classic exhaust sealing locations where the manifold meets the exhaust pipe. This part number appears in fitments for 1942-1968 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles, including Dodge Dart, Dodge Lancer, Dodge Charger, Chrysler Newport, Chrysler Town & Country, and Jeep Wagoneer. For buyers searching for a Mahle F5438AK exhaust gasket, this OE-standard graphite design supports proper sealing at the flange type exhaust connection.

Use this gasket when servicing flange type exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe joints on vehicles such as the Dodge Dart and Jeep Wagoneer. The graphite construction is suited to the heat and sealing demands of exhaust system service on vintage applications.

Common Repair Uses

• Exhaust leak at the manifold-to-pipe flange
• Heat riser gasket replacement on flange type exhaust connections
• Repair of ticking or puffing noises from the exhaust joint
• Sealing loss after exhaust service or manifold removal
• Restoration of original-style exhaust sealing on classic Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove old gasket material, carbon buildup, and corrosion from the flange faces. Verify the flange style and exhaust routing before ordering, since the listed fitments include multiple Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep applications with specific notes. The Mahle F5438AK should be installed on the correct exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe joint for the vehicle listed in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are used as OE-standard sealing components and are trusted by technicians and OEM programs for exhaust sealing applications. This part number, F5438AK, is built to meet the expectations of factory-style replacement work on classic exhaust systems.