Victor Reinz 71-18977-00 Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-18977-00 is an exhaust manifold gasket set built for high-temperature sealing at the exhaust manifold interface. It uses steel construction with a black finish and a 0.0020 thickness to support a tight seal on select Hyundai and Kia applications.

Compatible With 2011-2018 Hyundai Elantra, 2013-2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, 2018 Hyundai Kona, 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata, 2014-2018 Hyundai Tucson, 2014-2018 Kia Forte, 2014-2018 Kia Forte5, 2017-2018 Kia Optima, 2012-2018 Kia Soul, 2014-2016 Kia Forte Koup, 2014-2016 Kia Rondo, and 2013-2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe.

Key Features

• Steel gasket material for exhaust manifold sealing
• Black finish
• 0.0020 thickness
• Regular type design
• 5 bolt hole configuration
• OE-spec focus for select Hyundai and Kia engines
• Part number 71-18977-00 for accurate ordering and lookup

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz has a long history of supplying manifold gaskets to original equipment vehicle manufacturers, and this exhaust manifold gasket set reflects that OE-oriented approach. It is engineered for the thermal demands of exhaust sealing and is listed for a wide range of modern and earlier Hyundai and Kia vehicles, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul, and Kia Optima applications. The part number 71-18977-00 also cross-references with 28521-2E000, MS19950, and MS97239 for the same application.

For buyers searching for an exhaust manifold gasket set for Hyundai Elantra or Kia Forte applications, this Victor Reinz part provides a direct replacement path with the correct bolt-hole layout and material specification.

Common Problems This Part Helps Address

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold-to-cylinder head sealing surface
• Noise from a leaking exhaust manifold joint
• Loss of exhaust sealing after gasket wear or heat cycling
• Check engine concerns related to exhaust leakage near the manifold
• Replacement needs during exhaust manifold service on Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine application, bolt-hole count, and gasket shape against the removed part before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly so the steel gasket can seat evenly, and inspect the manifold and cylinder head surfaces for warpage, corrosion, or carbon buildup. For search terms, this part is commonly referenced as an exhaust manifold gasket set for 2011-2018 Hyundai Elantra, 2014-2018 Kia Forte, and related Hyundai/Kia fitments.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing components and designs this gasket set to meet original-equipment specifications for the listed applications. Part number 71-18977-00 is built for consistent exhaust sealing performance across the confirmed Hyundai and Kia fitment range.