Victor Reinz 61-28640-40 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Victor Reinz Cylinder Head Gasket for Volkswagen

The Victor Reinz 61-28640-40 cylinder head gasket is built for secure sealing between the cylinder head and engine block. It is a direct-fit engine gasket solution for select Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Jetta applications, with OE-style material selection for resistance to combustion pressure, heat, oil, coolant, and fuel exposure.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket for select Volkswagen applications
• OE-proven sealing strength for high-combustion-pressure environments
• Engineered for resistance to extreme temperatures and fluid exposure
• Supports macro and micro sealing at the cylinder head interface
• Part number 61-28640-40 for catalog and fitment verification

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 61-28640-40 is an engine cylinder head gasket designed for select 1986-1992 Volkswagen Golf and 1986-1992 Volkswagen Jetta models. This gasket helps maintain compression sealing while separating combustion chambers from coolant and oil passages. Victor Reinz uses materials and gasket designs selected from Dana Incorporated’s global engineering resources to meet demanding engine sealing requirements. This part cross-references Elring 891.356 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Compression loss from a worn or failed head gasket
• Coolant leakage into the combustion chamber or oil passages
• Oil seepage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Combustion gas leakage caused by sealing surface failure
• Overheating concerns linked to compromised head gasket sealing

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 1987-1992 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; replaces OE part numbers 068-103-383-CQ, 068-103-383-DC, 068-103-383-EJ; requires replacement; without cylinder head bolts
• Fits 1986 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; from serial #(s) 17G033841; replaces OE part numbers 068-103-383-CQ, 068-103-383-DC, 068-103-383-EJ; requires replacement; without cylinder head bolts
• Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2 Hole; replaces OE part numbers 068-103-383-CQ, 068-103-383-DC, 068-103-383-EJ; requires replacement; without cylinder head bolts
• Fits 1986-1987 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2 Hole; replaces OE part numbers 068-103-383-CQ, 068-103-383-DC, 068-103-383-EJ; requires replacement; without cylinder head bolts
• Fits 1988-1989 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 1 Hole; replaces OE part numbers 068-103-383-CQ, 068-103-383-DC, 068-103-383-EJ; requires replacement; without cylinder head bolts

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is known for OE-focused sealing technology and engine gasket engineering. This cylinder head gasket is built to meet the demands of high-temperature, high-pressure engine service in Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Jetta applications.