Victor Reinz 71-52864-00 Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-52864-00 is an exhaust manifold gasket set built for high-temperature sealing at the manifold-to-cylinder head interface. It is a metal, one-piece design with 9 bolt holes, made to support reliable exhaust sealing on applications such as Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer.

For drivers searching for an exhaust manifold gasket set for 1999-2005 Mazda Miata or a replacement exhaust manifold gasket for 1990-1998 Mazda Protege, this part number 71-52864-00 follows OE-style specifications and application coverage across multiple model years.

Key Features

• Metal construction for exhaust manifold sealing under high heat
• One-piece configuration for a direct manifold gasket replacement
• 9 bolt hole design
• Color may vary
• OE-spec application coverage from Victor Reinz
• Part number 71-52864-00 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz has a long history of supplying exhaust manifold gaskets to original equipment vehicle manufacturers, and this gasket set is engineered to meet OE specifications across a broad range of vehicles. The metal construction is suited to the thermal demands of exhaust manifold service, where sealing integrity is critical to controlling exhaust leaks and maintaining proper exhaust flow. If you need a Victor Reinz exhaust manifold gasket set for Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, or Mercury Tracer applications, 71-52864-00 is built for those vehicle-specific fitments.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., BP05-13-460, MS15646) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold-to-head sealing surface
• Noise caused by a failing exhaust manifold gasket
• Loss of sealing after heat cycling and age
• Service replacement for worn OE-style manifold gaskets
• Fitment-specific repair needs on Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the exhaust manifold and cylinder head sealing surfaces before installation. Remove carbon buildup, corrosion, and old gasket material so the new gasket can seat evenly. Confirm bolt-hole alignment and follow the vehicle service manual for torque sequence and tightening specifications. For best results, replace damaged fasteners or warped components before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing components and this gasket set is manufactured to meet original equipment specifications for the listed applications. Part number 71-52864-00 is intended for direct catalog matching and vehicle-specific exhaust service.