Victor Reinz 71-28461-00 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

OE Exhaust Flange Sealing for Volkswagen

Victor Reinz 71-28461-00 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket built with graphite composite material for a reliable seal at the converter or flange connection. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for a wide range of Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Passat, Cabrio, Corrado, and EuroVan applications.

As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket engineering that matches original equipment sealing requirements for foreign and domestic vehicles. The 71-28461-00 is a practical choice when servicing exhaust leaks at the flange joint on Volkswagen exhaust systems.

Key Features

• Graphite composite construction for exhaust sealing performance
• Silver finish
• 3-bolt hole design
• Exhaust pipe flange gasket for converter and flange locations
• Direct replacement for OE Part Number 357-253-115-D

Fitment Details

• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A, with Converter.
• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen Jetta City, N/A, with Converter.
• Fits 1993-2006 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, at Converter.
• Fits 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, at Converter.
• Fits 1993-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, at Converter.
• Fits 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, N/A, at Converter.
• Fits 1995-2002 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, at Flange.
• Fits 1994-2002 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, at Flange.
• Fits 1999-2000 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A, at Flange.
• Fits 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A, at Flange.
• Fits 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat, N/A, at Flange.
• Fits 1995-1996 Volkswagen Passat, N/A, at Converter.
• Fits 1992-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, N/A, at Flange.

Common Repair Uses

• Exhaust leak at the flange connection
• Failed seal at the catalytic converter joint
• Noise from a leaking exhaust junction
• Soot marks or odor around the exhaust connection
• Service replacement for worn OE gasket material

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the flange location and bolt pattern before installation, since this gasket is listed for both converter and flange positions depending on the vehicle. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly so the graphite composite can seal evenly, and verify the OE reference number 357-253-115-D when matching the application. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 61140 and MAHLE F31631 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level gasket technology and engineering, with broad coverage for import and domestic vehicles. The 71-28461-00 is built as a sealing component for long-lasting exhaust repair service on Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Passat, Cabrio, Corrado, and EuroVan applications.