Victor Reinz 71-36072-00 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Victor Reinz Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Victor Reinz 71-36072-00 is an engine intake manifold gasket set built for sealing fuel, air, coolant, and oil passages in demanding operating conditions. The molded rubber, one-piece design supports a precise seal for Volkswagen and Audi turbocharged applications where intake manifold sealing is critical.

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• One-piece configuration for a clean intake manifold seal
• Engineered for upper manifold and lower intake manifold sealing needs
• Designed for harsh under-hood environments with exposure to heat, fuel, air, coolant, and oil
• OE-style replacement for select Audi A3, A4, A5, Q5, TT, and Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, Tiguan, and Passat applications

Detailed Product Overview

Victor Reinz 71-36072-00 is made for engines that require dependable intake manifold sealing across multiple gasket interfaces. Victor Reinz selects gasket materials and constructions based on the engine design, helping ensure the right sealing solution for import applications such as Audi A4 Quattro, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Volkswagen GTI. This part cross-references MAHLE MS19406 and Elring 655.840 for the same application.

What This Gasket Set Helps Address

• Intake manifold vacuum leaks
• Coolant seepage at the manifold sealing surface
• Oil contamination around intake sealing points
• Rough idle or drivability issues caused by intake leaks
• Air leakage that can affect engine performance and fuel trim

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and OE part number before installation, especially on Audi A3, A4, A5, Q5, and Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, and GTI models. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly, inspect the intake manifold for warpage or damage, and replace any worn sealing surfaces before reassembly. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s original gasket layout and note that this part replaces OE part number 06F129717D on select applications.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is known for gasket engineering across import and domestic engine platforms, with material and design choices matched to the specific sealing demands of the application. Part number 71-36072-00 is built to meet the sealing requirements of the listed Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.