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Mahle G31321 EGR Valve Gasket

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Reliable Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Gasket for Chrysler and Dodge

The Mahle G31321 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Gasket is designed to provide a secure and durable seal for EGR systems in select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mitsubishi, and Plymouth vehicles. Engineered with beaded steel material, this gasket ensures proper sealing to maintain emission control efficiency.

  • Constructed from beaded steel for enhanced durability and sealing performance
  • Package includes one gasket, part number G31321
  • Compatible with a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mitsubishi, and Plymouth models
  • Designed specifically for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve applications
  • GTIN: 00757522729697 for easy identification and inventory management

Durable Beaded Steel Material for Effective Sealing

This EGR valve gasket is made from beaded steel, a material known for its strength and resistance to heat and corrosion. The beaded design helps maintain a tight seal between the EGR valve and the intake manifold, preventing exhaust gas leaks that can affect engine performance and emissions. The gasket’s robust construction supports long-term reliability in demanding engine environments found in vehicles like the Chrysler 300M, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Wrangler, and Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

The Mahle G31321 gasket is compatible with various models across multiple makes, including Chrysler 200, 300, 300M, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, Magnum, New Yorker, and Town & Country; Dodge Avenger, Caliber, Caravan, Grand Caravan, Journey, Neon, Nitro, and Stratus; Jeep Compass, Liberty, Patriot, Prowler, TJ, and Wrangler; Mitsubishi Eclipse; Plymouth Breeze; and Voyager models. This ensures a precise fit for emission control repairs involving the EGR valve.

Common Issues Addressed by the EGR Valve Gasket

  • Prevents exhaust gas leaks that can cause rough idling or engine hesitation
  • Helps maintain proper EGR valve function to reduce NOx emissions
  • Eliminates potential vacuum leaks affecting engine performance
  • Prevents check engine light triggers related to EGR system faults
  • Supports compliance with emission standards by ensuring system integrity

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Mahle G31321 EGR valve gasket, ensure the mating surfaces are clean and free of old gasket material or debris. Use appropriate torque specifications for the EGR valve bolts to avoid warping or damage. This gasket is designed for direct replacement and does not include additional package contents. Proper installation will help maintain the integrity of the EGR system and prevent exhaust leaks.

Quality Assurance and Warranty Information

Mahle manufactures this EGR valve gasket to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The use of beaded steel material ensures durability under high-temperature conditions typical of exhaust systems. While specific warranty details are not provided, Mahle products generally adhere to strict quality control processes to support reliable performance in emission control applications.

BrandMahle
Part NumberG31321
Additional Package ContentsNone
Gasket MaterialBeaded Steel

This part fits 271 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2013Chrysler2002.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2013DodgeAvenger2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2013DodgeJourney2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2013JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2013JeepCompass2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2013JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2013JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2012Chrysler2002.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2012DodgeAvenger2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2012DodgeCaliber2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2012DodgeJourney2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2012JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2012JeepCompass2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2012JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2012JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011Chrysler2002.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2011DodgeAvenger2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2011DodgeCaliber2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011DodgeCaliber2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011DodgeJourney2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011JeepCompass2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2011JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2010ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2010DodgeAvenger2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2010DodgeCaliber2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010DodgeCaliber2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010DodgeJourney2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010JeepCompass2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2010JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2009ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2009DodgeAvenger2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2009DodgeCaliber2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009DodgeCaliber2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009DodgeCaliber1.8LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009DodgeJourney2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009JeepCompass2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2009JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2008ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2008DodgeAvenger2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2008DodgeCaliber2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008DodgeCaliber2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008DodgeCaliber1.8LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008JeepCompass2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2008JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2007ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2007DodgeCaliber2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007DodgeCaliber2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007DodgeCaliber1.8LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2007JeepCompass2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007JeepPatriot2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2007JeepPatriot2.0LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2006ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2006ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2006ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2006DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2006DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2006JeepTJ2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2006JeepWrangler2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005Chrysler3003.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2005ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005DodgeMagnum3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005DodgeNeon2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005JeepLiberty2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005JeepTJ2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2005JeepWrangler2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004Chrysler300M3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2004ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004DodgeNeon2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004JeepLiberty2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2004JeepWrangler2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003Chrysler300M3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2003ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003ChryslerVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003DodgeNeon2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003JeepLiberty2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003JeepTJ2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2003JeepWrangler2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002Chrysler300M3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerProwler3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2002ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerTown & Country3.8LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002ChryslerVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002DodgeGrand Caravan3.8LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2002JeepLiberty2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001Chrysler300M3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerConcorde3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerProwler3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerPT Cruiser2.4LL4N/AEGR valve gasket.
2001ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerTown & Country3.8LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerTown & Country3.3LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerVoyager3.3LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001ChryslerVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001DodgeGrand Caravan3.8LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001DodgeGrand Caravan3.3LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2001PlymouthProwler3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000Chrysler300M3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerCirrus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerCirrus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerCirrus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerConcorde3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerSebring2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000ChryslerVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeIntrepid3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeStratus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000DodgeStratus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000PlymouthBreeze2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000PlymouthBreeze2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000PlymouthProwler3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
2000PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999Chrysler300M3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999ChryslerCirrus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999ChryslerCirrus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999ChryslerConcorde3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999ChryslerSebring2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999ChryslerSebring2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeAvenger2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeIntrepid3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeStratus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999DodgeStratus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999PlymouthBreeze2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999PlymouthBreeze2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999PlymouthProwler3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1999PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998ChryslerCirrus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998ChryslerConcorde3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998ChryslerSebring2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998ChryslerSebring2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeAvenger2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeIntrepid3.2LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeStratus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998DodgeStratus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998PlymouthBreeze2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998PlymouthBreeze2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1998PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerCirrus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerCirrus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerSebring2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997ChryslerSebring2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeAvenger2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeGrand Caravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeStratus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997DodgeStratus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997PlymouthBreeze2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997PlymouthBreeze2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997PlymouthGrand Voyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997PlymouthProwler3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1997PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerCirrus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerCirrus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerNew Yorker3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerSebring2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerSebring2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996ChryslerSebring2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeAvenger2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeGrand Caravan2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeStratus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996DodgeStratus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996PlymouthBreeze2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996PlymouthBreeze2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996PlymouthGrand Voyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1996PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995ChryslerCirrus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995ChryslerCirrus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995ChryslerNew Yorker3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995ChryslerSebring2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995DodgeAvenger2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995DodgeStratus2.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995DodgeStratus2.4LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995DodgeStratus2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1995PlymouthNeon2.0LL4N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1994ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1994ChryslerIntrepid3.5LV6N/AEGR valve gasket.
1994ChryslerLHS3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1994ChryslerNew Yorker3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1994DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1993ChryslerConcorde3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve
1993DodgeIntrepid3.5LV6N/ABeaded Steel; Valve

* 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:

4663 2474663 247AB

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.