Victor Reinz 71-13742-00 EGR Valve Gasket

Victor Reinz EGR Valve Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-13742-00 is an exhaust gas recirculation valve gasket built for direct sealing service at the EGR valve mounting point. It uses graphite and steel construction to support a tight seal on a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Saturn, Isuzu, Honda, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Acura applications.

For repairs on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Chevrolet Express vans, this gasket provides the OE-quality sealing approach many technicians look for when servicing EGR-related leaks. Part number 71-13742-00 is also cross-referenced to Fel-Pro 70789 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part type: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve gasket
• Brand: Victor Reinz
• Part number: 71-13742-00
• Material: graphite and steel for sealing durability
• Dimensions: 3.5680 in. length, 2.5980 in. width, 0.0550 in. thickness
• 2 bolt holes and 2 ports for the listed EGR valve mounting pattern
• OE supplier heritage for factory-style sealing solutions

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-13742-00 is an EGR valve gasket engineered for emission control service where a stable seal is critical. The graphite-and-steel construction helps maintain sealing integrity at the valve-to-manifold interface and other listed mounting locations. This part number covers broad fitment across 1990-2014 vehicles, including Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Express 1500, and GMC Savana 1500, along with many other GM, Saturn, Isuzu, Honda, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Acura models.

Victor Reinz is known as an original equipment supplier, and that OE background is reflected in the gasket technology used here. If you are replacing a leaking EGR valve gasket on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, or Chevrolet Express van, 71-13742-00 provides the correct sealing profile for the listed applications.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• EGR valve leaks at the mounting surface
• Exhaust gas seepage around the valve-to-manifold joint
• Rough idle or drivability issues tied to a leaking EGR seal
• Emission system fault codes related to sealing loss
• Noise or odor caused by an imperfect EGR gasket seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and EGR mounting position before ordering. Fitment includes both N/A and Valve To Manifold applications, so match the gasket to the exact service location on the vehicle. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the EGR valve and manifold flange for warpage, carbon buildup, or damage that could affect sealing.

For body fitment, this part is listed for applications such as Fits 1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, N/A; Fits 1996-2014 Chevrolet Express 1500, N/A; Fits 1999-2013 GMC Sierra 1500, N/A; and Fits 1996-2005 GMC Savana 2500, N/A. It also covers Fits 1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am, Valve To Manifold, and Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet S10, Valve To Manifold.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-quality gasket technology and engineering, with broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. The 71-13742-00 gasket is built to the brand’s sealing standards for reliable emission control service.