Victor Reinz 15-36236-01 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

Victor Reinz Valve Cover Gasket Set

Restore a reliable seal at the valve cover with the Victor Reinz 15-36236-01 engine valve cover gasket set. Built with molded rubber and a multi-piece configuration, this set is made for engines that need dependable oil sealing under heat and vibration.

Compatible With 2003-2011 Saab 9-3, 2010-2011 Saab 9-3X, 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2004-2007 Saturn Ion.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• Multi-piece design for the listed engine applications
• Regular grade replacement gasket set
• Designed to seal oil and oil spray around the valve cover area
• Built to handle heat from nearby exhaust manifolds, exhaust crossovers, and EGR systems
• Compression limiter design is used where applicable to help prevent over-torquing and gasket damage
• Part number 15-36236-01 for accurate ordering and catalog matching

Detailed Description

The Victor Reinz 15-36236-01 valve cover gasket set is engineered for engines that need a stable seal at the valve cover while operating in high-temperature conditions. Molded rubber helps maintain sealing integrity, while the multi-piece layout supports the specific engine configurations used in Saab 9-3, Saab 9-3X, Chevrolet Cobalt, and Saturn Ion applications. This gasket set is a practical choice for addressing oil seepage at the valve cover and maintaining clean engine operation.

Victor Reinz focuses on sealing technology that accounts for heat exposure near exhaust components and EGR systems. For the 2003-2011 Saab 9-3 and related applications, the 15-36236-01 is built to match the sealing demands of the engine bay and support a proper valve cover seal when the original gasket has hardened, flattened, or begun leaking.

This part cross-references MAHLE VS50629 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil leaking from the valve cover perimeter
• Oil drops or residue on the driveway or engine bay
• Seepage caused by aged, hardened, or compressed gasket material
• Seal loss from heat cycling around exhaust-adjacent engine areas
• Valve cover sealing issues on Saab 9-3, Saab 9-3X, Chevrolet Cobalt, and Saturn Ion engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the valve cover and cylinder head sealing surfaces before installation. Inspect the cover for warpage, cracks, or contamination that could affect sealing. Follow the manufacturer torque sequence and torque specification for the engine, and avoid over-tightening, which can damage the gasket or reduce sealing performance. Verify that the application matches your vehicle by year, make, and model before ordering.

Fitment notes: Valve Cover Grommets are not included for the listed Saab, Chevrolet, and Saturn applications.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is recognized for sealing-system engineering and OE-style gasket materials used in demanding engine environments. Part number 15-36236-01 is built for the listed applications and designed to support dependable valve cover sealing under normal operating temperatures and heat exposure.