Victor Reinz 71-10996-00 EGR Valve Gasket

OE-Style EGR Valve Sealing for Subaru Applications

Victor Reinz 71-10996-00 is an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve gasket built for a precise seal at the EGR valve interface. Made from fiber and sized for a 2-port, 2-bolt pattern, it supports clean reassembly on Subaru and related applications that use the listed OE-style fitment.

For Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza, Tribeca, WRX, WRX STI, and Baja models, this gasket helps restore the sealing surface between the EGR valve and mating component. Victor Reinz 71-10996-00 is also listed for select Suzuki, Chevrolet, and Saab applications where the same EGR valve configuration is used.

Key Features

• Part number: 71-10996-00
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve gasket
• Fiber construction for sealing performance
• 2-bolt hole layout with 2-port design
• Dimensions: 2.1650 in. length, 1.9000 in. width, 0.0450 in. thickness
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Cross-references MAHLE G30785 and Dayco 71218

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-10996-00 is engineered as an OE-style EGR valve gasket for vehicles that require a compact, fiber sealing solution. The gasket dimensions and port layout are suited to the EGR valve mounting surface, helping maintain a tight seal under exhaust heat and recirculation flow. This part is listed across a broad range of Subaru fitments, including 2002-2016 Subaru Legacy, 2001-2016 Subaru Outback, 2002-2015 Subaru Forester, 2002-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2008-2014 Subaru Tribeca, 2013-2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2013-2014 Subaru WRX, and 2003-2006 Subaru Baja. It also appears in select Suzuki, Chevrolet Tracker, Saab 9-2X, and related EGR valve applications.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for foreign and domestic vehicles. This part number, 71-10996-00, is a direct-fit sealing component for the listed applications and is commonly searched as an EGR valve gasket for Subaru Legacy, Outback, and Forester models.

What It Helps Address

• EGR valve exhaust leaks at the gasket surface
• Rough idle or drivability issues tied to a leaking EGR seal
• Exhaust odor or soot around the valve mounting area
• Check engine light conditions related to EGR flow or sealing faults
• Loss of sealing after EGR valve service or replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and inspect the EGR valve flange for warping, corrosion, or carbon buildup. Verify the gasket orientation against the 2-port, 2-bolt pattern and confirm the application by OE part number 14719AA040 where listed. Use the vehicle-specific service procedure and torque specifications for the EGR valve fasteners.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing technology and broad coverage for import and domestic vehicles. This gasket is built to the brand’s original-equipment standards for fit and sealing performance in the listed Subaru, Suzuki, Chevrolet, and Saab applications.