Victor Reinz 71-15624-00 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket - Front

OE-Style Exhaust Flange Sealing

The Victor Reinz 71-15624-00 exhaust pipe flange gasket is built with steel construction and a flat profile for a precise seal at exhaust and EGR flange joints. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Mazda and Kia applications where a tight flange connection is needed to control exhaust leakage.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering approach for foreign and domestic repair coverage. The 71-15624-00 is used on a range of Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, Mazda Millenia, Kia Spectra, and related applications where flange sealing at the catalytic converter or EGR valve is required.

Key Features

• Brand: Victor Reinz
• Part number: 71-15624-00
• Material: steel
• Flat gasket design
• Inside diameter: 2.090 in.
• Thickness: 0.015 in.
• Bolt hole quantity: 3
• Color may vary

Application Details

Compatible with exhaust pipe flange and EGR flange service on select Mazda and Kia vehicles. This part cross-references Fel-Pro 61044 for the same application.

• Fits 2002-2004 Kia Spectra, N/A, secures at EGR valve flange for proper installation.
• Fits 2001-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A, secures at EGR valve flange for proper installation.
• Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, N/A, secures at EGR valve flange for proper installation.
• Fits 2001-2002 Kia Rio, N/A, secures at EGR valve flange for proper installation.
• Fits 2001-2002 Kia Sportage, N/A, secures at EGR valve flange for proper installation.
• Fits 2001-2002 Mazda 626, N/A, secures at EGR valve flange for proper installation.
• Fits 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia, Front, fits at the catalytic converter.
• Fits 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia, N/A, exhaust pipe flange gasket compatible with pipe to manifold joints on catalytic converters.
• Fits 2001 Kia Spectra, N/A, at flange; from 05/23/2001.
• Fits 1995-2000 Kia Sportage, N/A, exhaust pipe flange gasket fits various exhaust pipes for secure seal between flanges.
• Fits 1996-2000 Mazda 626, N/A, exhaust pipe flange gasket fits various exhaust pipes for secure seal between flanges.
• Fits 1999-2000 Mazda Protege, N/A, exhaust pipe flange gasket fits various exhaust pipes for secure seal between flanges.
• Fits 1995-1998 Mazda Protege, Front, universal exhaust pipe flange gasket.
• Fits 1995-1997 Kia Sephia, Front, universal exhaust pipe flange gasket.
• Fits 1995-1997 Kia Sephia, N/A, exhaust pipe flange gasket fits various exhaust pipes for secure seal between flanges.
• Fits 1996-1997 Mazda MX-6, N/A, exhaust pipe flange gasket fits various exhaust pipes for secure seal between flanges.
• Fits 1994-1996 Mazda MX-3, N/A, fits at the catalytic converter.

Common Repair Uses

• Exhaust leak at a flange connection
• Worn or crushed gasket at the catalytic converter joint
• Sealing loss at an EGR valve flange
• Noise or odor from a leaking exhaust connection
• Service replacement during exhaust pipe or manifold repair

Installation Notes

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and verify flange alignment before tightening. Use the correct bolt pattern and torque sequence for the vehicle application, especially on Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, and Kia Spectra exhaust service. Confirm the flange style and inside diameter match the original part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level gasket technology and broad coverage for import and domestic repair applications. The 71-15624-00 is engineered for dependable sealing performance in the listed Mazda and Kia fitments.