Victor Reinz 61-10690-00 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Right

Victor Reinz Cylinder Head Gasket for Ford and Mazda

Victor Reinz 61-10690-00 is a composite engine cylinder head gasket built for secure macro and micro sealing in high-combustion environments. It is engineered to resist fuel, oil, water, anti-freeze, and elevated temperatures, making it a direct-fit sealing solution for select Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Aerostar, Mazda B4000, and Mazda Navajo right-side applications.

Key Features

• Composite gasket material for dependable sealing performance
• One-piece configuration for straightforward cylinder head sealing
• Black finish
• Regular grade type for OE-style service replacement
• No gasket sealant included
• Victor Reinz part number 61-10690-00

Detailed Product Overview

This Victor Reinz cylinder head gasket is designed for right-side applications on 1990-2000 Ford Ranger, 1991-2000 Ford Explorer, 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar, 1994-2000 Mazda B4000, and 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo. It is specified as a replacement for the old design cylinder head gasket without cylinder head bolts, which makes fitment verification important before installation. The composite construction supports sealing under high combustion pressure while helping isolate engine fluids from the combustion chamber and adjacent passages. Part number 61-10690-00 is also cross-referenced to MAHLE 5888 for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Oil seepage between the head and engine block
• Combustion pressure loss from a compromised head seal
• Cross-contamination between oil, coolant, and anti-freeze passages
• Sealing failure caused by heat cycling and age-related gasket wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine uses the old design cylinder head gasket without cylinder head bolts before ordering. Clean and inspect the head and block mating surfaces carefully, and verify the right-side position against the vehicle’s service information. Follow factory torque procedures and sequence during installation to help achieve proper sealing. Because no gasket sealant is included, use only the sealing method specified by the manufacturer or service manual.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz gaskets are developed with OE-proven sealing materials and designs for demanding engine service. The brand’s engineering approach focuses on lasting resistance to temperature extremes and combustion pressure, supporting reliable cylinder head sealing in Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Mazda B4000 applications. Part number 61-10690-00 is built to meet the requirements of the listed right-side fitments.