Victor Reinz 71-31984-00 Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket

Victor Reinz Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket

The Victor Reinz 71-31984-00 fuel injection plenum gasket is built with Solid Core Laminate material for reliable sealing at the intake plenum interface. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for Volkswagen applications that need OE-style gasket performance and accurate bore alignment.

• Solid Core Laminate construction for consistent sealing performance
• 5-bore design for the specified intake/plenum configuration
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Direct replacement for select Volkswagen fuel injection plenum applications
• Part number 71-31984-00 for easy catalog matching

OE-Style Sealing Performance

Victor Reinz 71-31984-00 is engineered as a fuel injection plenum gasket for vehicles that require a precise seal between intake components. As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket construction and fitment accuracy for foreign and domestic vehicles. This part cross-references MAHLE MS20141 and Elring 165.200 for the same application. It is a strong match for Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Passat, Cabrio, and Polo fitments where the OE reference 037129717D is listed.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2007 Volkswagen Polo, N/A. Replaces OE Part Number(s) 037129717D.
• Fits 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, N/A.
• Fits 1993-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A.
• Fits 1993-1998 Volkswagen Golf, N/A.
• Fits 1995-1996 Volkswagen Passat, N/A.

Common Issues This Gasket Can Address

• Intake plenum vacuum leaks
• Air leakage at the fuel injection plenum sealing surface
• Rough idle caused by a compromised gasket seal
• Driveability concerns related to unmetered air entering the intake tract
• Repeat sealing problems after gasket wear or compression

Installation Notes

Inspect the mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, oil residue, and carbon buildup. Confirm the bore layout and OE reference before assembly, and torque fasteners in the manufacturer-specified sequence for the vehicle. For best results, verify the intake and plenum surfaces are flat and clean before installing the new gasket.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing technology and engineering, with broad coverage for import and domestic vehicles. The 71-31984-00 gasket is built to support accurate sealing performance for the listed Volkswagen applications.