Victor Reinz 71-33199-00 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

Exhaust Flange Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-33199-00 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket built for sealing the downpipe-to-converter connection on select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It uses OE-quality gasket engineering from an original equipment supplier to support a precise exhaust seal on the vehicles listed below.

• Fits 1997-2008 Audi A4, downpipe to converter
• Fits 1997-1999 Volkswagen Golf, downpipe to converter
• Fits 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat, downpipe to converter
• OE replacement for applications that use part number 1H0253115
• Cross-references Elring 635.270 for the same application

Detailed Product Information

Built for exhaust sealing service, this Victor Reinz gasket helps restore the joint between the downpipe and catalytic converter where heat, vibration, and exhaust flow can wear out the original seal. The 71-33199-00 part number is listed for broad coverage across Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Passat applications, making it a direct-match option for common exhaust flange repairs.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Exhaust leak at the downpipe-to-converter flange
• Noise from a leaking exhaust joint
• Soot or residue around the flange connection
• Failed sealing surface after gasket deterioration
• Check-engine concerns related to exhaust leakage

Installation Notes

Inspect the flange surfaces before installation and clean away carbon, rust, and old gasket material. Verify the vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering, especially on 1997-2008 Audi A4, 1997-1999 Volkswagen Golf, and 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat exhaust repairs. Confirm the OE reference 1H0253115 when matching the correct exhaust pipe flange gasket.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket technology used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-33199-00 is produced to OE-quality standards for sealing performance in the listed exhaust applications.