Victor Reinz 15-31644-01 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Victor Reinz Valve Cover Gasket Set

Restore a clean, dry engine bay with the Victor Reinz 15-31644-01 engine valve cover gasket set. Built with rubber sealing material and a black finish, this multi-piece set is made for the heat and oil exposure common around the valve cover area on Mercedes-Benz engines.

Fits 1995-1999 Mercedes-Benz E300, N/A. This application also includes spark plug tube seals for the listed vehicle coverage, helping address oil control at the valve cover and plug well areas.

Key Features

• Rubber gasket material for dependable sealing performance
• Black color for OE-style appearance
• Multi-piece configuration for the listed engine application
• Designed for high-temperature areas near exhaust manifolds and EGR systems
• Compression-limiter design used where appropriate to help reduce over-torquing and gasket damage
• Victor Reinz part number 15-31644-01 for accurate ordering and catalog matching

Detailed Description

The Victor Reinz 15-31644-01 valve cover gasket set is engineered for engines that need reliable oil sealing at the valve cover while handling heat from surrounding components. For 1995-1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 applications, this gasket set supports sealing at the valve cover and spark plug tube areas, helping maintain proper engine cleanliness and reduce oil seepage around the top end. Victor Reinz focuses on sealing materials and gasket construction that hold up in demanding engine environments, and this part number is listed as a direct fit for the specified Mercedes-Benz E300 model years.

This part cross-references MAHLE VS50530 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil leaking from the valve cover perimeter
• Oil collecting in spark plug tube wells
• Oil residue on the engine exterior
• Burning oil smell from seepage onto hot engine components
• Repeated seepage caused by worn or heat-aged sealing surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

• Clean the valve cover and cylinder head sealing surfaces before installation.
• Inspect the cover for warping, cracks, or damaged sealing grooves before reassembly.
• Replace any hardened or flattened seals during service to maintain proper sealing.
• Follow the vehicle service manual for torque sequence and torque specification.
• Do not add gasket sealant unless the factory procedure specifically calls for it.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is known for engine sealing components built to meet the demands of modern heat and oil exposure. The 15-31644-01 gasket set reflects that focus with materials and construction intended for dependable sealing in the specified Mercedes-Benz E300 applications.