Mahle MS16121 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket

Engine Intake Manifold Gasket for Mazda and Ford

The Mahle MS16121 engine intake manifold gasket is an OEM standard replacement built with composite gasket material for dependable sealing at the intake manifold. It is made for specific Mazda Protege, Protege5, 626, MX-6, and Ford Probe applications where a precise intake seal is needed.

Mahle is known for sealing products used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this intake manifold gasket follows that same OE-style approach for service work on the Mazda 626, Mazda Protege, and related applications.

Key Features

• Composite intake manifold gasket material for stable sealing performance
• OEM standard part for service and repair applications
• Direct replacement for select Mazda and Ford intake manifold applications
• Plenum gasket not included
• Mahle part number MS16121 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Mahle MS16121 is an engine intake manifold gasket designed for vehicles that require a composite sealing surface between the intake manifold and cylinder head. This gasket supports proper manifold sealing on 1993-2002 Mazda 626, 1993-1997 Ford Probe, 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, 2001-2003 Mazda Protege, and 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 applications. If you are replacing a leaking intake seal on a Mazda Protege or Mazda 626, this part provides an OE-standard service solution with the correct application-specific fitment.

This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 037-4764 and FEL-PRO MS 96149 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Intake manifold vacuum leaks
• Rough idle caused by sealing failure
• Unmetered air entering the intake tract
• Coolant or air leakage at the manifold sealing surface
• Service replacement after intake manifold removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the intake manifold and cylinder head for warpage or damage. Confirm that the plenum chamber gaskets are not required for your repair, since they are not included with this part. Verify the vehicle application by year, make, and model before installation on Mazda Protege, Mazda Protege5, Mazda 626, Ford Probe, or Mazda MX-6 vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Mahle sealing products are trusted by OEMs and technicians around the globe, and MS16121 is an OEM standard part built for service-grade intake sealing.