Victor Reinz 71-13628-00 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Front

OE-Style Exhaust Flange Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-13628-00 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket built with graphite and metal for a secure seal at the flange connection. It is a ring-style gasket with a 3.200 inside diameter, 0.070 thickness, and 3 bolt holes for applications that require a precise exhaust seal.

Compatible With Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, and Pontiac Pursuit exhaust and EGR flange applications across the listed model years. Victor Reinz 71-13628-00 is an OE-quality sealing solution for repair work where flange sealing integrity matters.

Key Features

• Graphite and metal construction for exhaust sealing performance
• Ring type gasket with 3-bolt-hole design
• 3.200 inside diameter and 0.070 thickness
• Color may vary by production batch
• OE supplier engineering from Victor Reinz
• This part cross-references FEL-PRO 61362 and MAHLE F31834 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-13628-00 is engineered for exhaust pipe flange sealing where a stable, heat-resistant gasket is required. The graphite-and-metal construction supports a tight seal between mating exhaust surfaces, helping maintain proper exhaust flow at flange joints. This part number is used across multiple GM compact-car applications, including Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, and Pontiac Pursuit models in the listed years.

As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket technology that matches OE service expectations. The 71-13628-00 is a practical choice for exhaust pipe flange gasket replacement on vehicles with catalytic converter flange joints or EGR valve flange locations, depending on application.

What It Helps Fix

• Exhaust leaks at a flange connection
• Noise from a leaking exhaust joint
• Soot or residue around the flange area
• Improper sealing at catalytic converter pipe joints
• Leakage at EGR valve flange mounting points

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify flange shape, bolt-hole count, inside diameter, and thickness before installation.
• Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before placing the gasket.
• Inspect the flange faces for warping, corrosion, or damage that can affect sealing.
• Use the vehicle-specific fitment notes to confirm whether the gasket is used at the catalytic converter or EGR flange location.
• For body fitment, this part fits 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, front; 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, front; and the other listed Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, and Pontiac Pursuit applications by year and position.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier with broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles, and this gasket reflects that engineering approach for service replacement use. Part number 71-13628-00 is built to support consistent sealing performance in the listed exhaust flange applications.