Victor Reinz 11-10165-01 Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set for Oval-Port Applications

Victor Reinz 11-10165-01 is an exhaust manifold gasket set built for high-heat sealing at the manifold-to-cylinder head interface. It is a steel, one-piece gasket with a 0.050 thickness and 6 bolt holes, made for oval-port exhaust layouts found on a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles.

Built to OE specifications, this gasket set supports reliable sealing on applications such as Ford Ranger, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Ford Windstar. If you are replacing a leaking exhaust manifold gasket on an oval-port engine, Victor Reinz 11-10165-01 provides the correct fitment profile for many late-model and older vehicles.

Key Features

• Steel construction for exhaust sealing durability
• One-piece configuration for a direct manifold gasket replacement
• 0.050 thickness for proper sealing surface engagement
• 6 bolt hole design
• Color may vary
• OE-spec engineering from Victor Reinz

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz has a long history of supplying exhaust manifold gaskets to original equipment manufacturers, and this part reflects that OE-focused approach. Part number 11-10165-01 is engineered for vehicles with oval ports and is listed across multiple Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications, including Ford Ranger, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Ford Windstar, Ford Aerostar, Mazda B3000, Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz, and Ford Probe. This makes it a practical choice when replacing a worn or leaking exhaust manifold gasket on compatible oval-port engines.

This part cross-references MAHLE MS15426 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold-to-head sealing surface
• Ticking or puffing noises from a leaking manifold gasket
• Loss of exhaust sealing after heat cycling and age
• Visible soot around the exhaust manifold flange
• Failed emissions or drivability concerns related to exhaust leakage

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm oval-port manifold configuration before installation. Inspect the exhaust manifold and cylinder head sealing surfaces for warpage, corrosion, or carbon buildup, and clean them thoroughly before assembly. Replace damaged fasteners or repair stripped threads as needed, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz exhaust manifold gaskets are built around OE specifications and backed by the brand’s long-standing role as an original equipment supplier. Part number 11-10165-01 is intended for direct-fit service on listed applications.